Ben Joyce vs. Frank Viola — Career Comparison

Frank Viola built a career as a starting pitcher and Ben Joyce as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ben Joyce posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.12 and WHIP 1.306 compared to 3.73 and 1.315 for Frank Viola. By the career numbers, Ben Joyce had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.