Shane Baz vs. Fred Waters — Career Comparison

Shane Baz built a career as a starting pitcher and Fred Waters as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Fred Waters posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.89 and WHIP 1.571 compared to 4.25 and 1.227 for Shane Baz. By the career numbers, Fred Waters had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.