Kris Johnson vs. Eric Weaver — Career Comparison

Kris Johnson built a career as a starting pitcher and Eric Weaver as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Kris Johnson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.32 and WHIP 1.817 compared to 6.27 and 1.902 for Eric Weaver. By the career numbers, Kris Johnson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.