Brian Shouse vs. Rob Tejeda — Career Comparison

Rob Tejeda built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Shouse as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brian Shouse posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.72 and WHIP 1.414 compared to 4.42 and 1.477 for Rob Tejeda. By the career numbers, Brian Shouse had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.