David Holmberg vs. Eduardo Rodriguez — Career Comparison

David Holmberg built a career as a starting pitcher and Eduardo Rodriguez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Eduardo Rodriguez posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.89 and WHIP 1.422 compared to 5.49 and 1.713 for David Holmberg. By the career numbers, Eduardo Rodriguez had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.