Joely Rodriguez vs. Jim Shaw — Career Comparison

Jim Shaw built a career as a starting pitcher and Joely Rodriguez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jim Shaw posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.07 and WHIP 1.333 compared to 4.8 and 1.535 for Joely Rodriguez. By the career numbers, Jim Shaw had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.