David Holmberg vs. Eddy Rodriguez — Career Comparison

David Holmberg built a career as a starting pitcher and Eddy Rodriguez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Eddy Rodriguez posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.4 and WHIP 1.680 compared to 5.49 and 1.713 for David Holmberg. By the career numbers, Eddy Rodriguez had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.