Joel Bennett vs. Paul Wilmet — Career Comparison

Joel Bennett built a career as a starting pitcher and Paul Wilmet as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Joel Bennett posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 8.53 and WHIP 2.000 compared to 15.43 and 3.429 for Paul Wilmet. By the career numbers, Joel Bennett had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.