Tony Arnold vs. Todd Wellemeyer — Career Comparison

Todd Wellemeyer built a career as a starting pitcher and Tony Arnold as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Todd Wellemeyer posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.83 and WHIP 1.533 compared to 5.06 and 1.685 for Tony Arnold. By the career numbers, Todd Wellemeyer had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.