Cory Mazzoni vs. Drew Pomeranz — Career Comparison

Drew Pomeranz built a career as a starting pitcher and Cory Mazzoni as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Drew Pomeranz posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.82 and WHIP 1.341 compared to 11.72 and 2.368 for Cory Mazzoni. By the career numbers, Drew Pomeranz had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.