Ted Abernathy vs. Bobby Wahl — Career Comparison

Ted Abernathy built a career as a starting pitcher and Bobby Wahl as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bobby Wahl posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 7.63 and WHIP 1.891 compared to 11.07 and 2.361 for Ted Abernathy. By the career numbers, Bobby Wahl had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.