Jose Mercedes vs. Alex Voss — Career Comparison

Jose Mercedes built a career as a starting pitcher and Alex Voss as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Alex Voss posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.72 and WHIP 1.333 compared to 4.75 and 1.455 for Jose Mercedes. By the career numbers, Alex Voss had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.