Steve Bechler vs. Ken Waldichuk — Career Comparison

Ken Waldichuk 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. Ken Waldichuk posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.28 and WHIP 1.497 compared to 13.5 and 2.143 for Steve Bechler. By the career numbers, Ken Waldichuk had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.