Bryan Kelly vs. Brian O'Connor — Career Comparison

Bryan Kelly built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian O'Connor as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bryan Kelly posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.7 and WHIP 1.793 compared to 5.11 and 1.865 for Brian O'Connor. By the career numbers, Bryan Kelly had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.