Shane Baz vs. Rip Wheeler — Career Comparison

Shane Baz built a career as a starting pitcher and Rip Wheeler as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Rip Wheeler posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.18 and WHIP 1.291 compared to 4.25 and 1.227 for Shane Baz. By the career numbers, Rip Wheeler had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.