Steve Bechler vs. Jacob Waguespack — Career Comparison

Jacob Waguespack built a career as a starting pitcher and Steve Bechler as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jacob Waguespack posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.11 and WHIP 1.543 compared to 13.5 and 2.143 for Steve Bechler. By the career numbers, Jacob Waguespack had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.