Jose Mujica vs. Al Shealy — Career Comparison

Al Shealy built a career as a starting pitcher and Jose Mujica as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Al Shealy posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.71 and WHIP 1.764 compared to 12.46 and 2.769 for Jose Mujica. By the career numbers, Al Shealy had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.