Carlos Rodon vs. Connor Thomas — Career Comparison

Carlos Rodon built a career as a starting pitcher and Connor Thomas as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Carlos Rodon posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.73 and WHIP 1.222 compared to 20.25 and 2.625 for Connor Thomas. By the career numbers, Carlos Rodon had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.