Jo-Jo Reyes vs. Joe Wheeler — Career Comparison

Jo-Jo Reyes built a career as a starting pitcher and Joe Wheeler as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Joe Wheeler posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.68 and WHIP 1.421 compared to 6.06 and 1.665 for Jo-Jo Reyes. By the career numbers, Joe Wheeler had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.