Fred Applegate vs. Steve Wilson — Career Comparison

Fred Applegate built a career as a starting pitcher and Steve Wilson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Steve Wilson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.4 and WHIP 1.454 compared to 6.43 and 1.762 for Fred Applegate. By the career numbers, Steve Wilson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.