Carlos Reyes vs. John Van Benschoten — Career Comparison

John Van Benschoten built a career as a starting pitcher and Carlos Reyes as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Carlos Reyes posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.66 and WHIP 1.464 compared to 9.2 and 2.167 for John Van Benschoten. By the career numbers, Carlos Reyes had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.