Tony Arnold vs. Rick Wise — Career Comparison

Rick Wise 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. Rick Wise posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.69 and WHIP 1.316 compared to 5.06 and 1.685 for Tony Arnold. By the career numbers, Rick Wise had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.