Dave Jolly vs. Jo-Jo Reyes — Career Comparison

Jo-Jo Reyes built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Jolly as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Jolly posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.77 and WHIP 1.593 compared to 6.06 and 1.665 for Jo-Jo Reyes. By the career numbers, Dave Jolly had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.