Chayce McDermott vs. Manny Parra — Career Comparison

Chayce McDermott built a career as a starting pitcher and Manny Parra as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Manny Parra posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.9 and WHIP 1.604 compared to 12.79 and 2.447 for Chayce McDermott. By the career numbers, Manny Parra had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.