Joe Bitker vs. Todd Wellemeyer — Career Comparison

Todd Wellemeyer built a career as a starting pitcher and Joe Bitker as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Joe Bitker posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.73 and WHIP 1.500 compared to 4.83 and 1.533 for Todd Wellemeyer. By the career numbers, Joe Bitker had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.