Clarence Blethen vs. Buzz Wetzel — Career Comparison

Buzz Wetzel built a career as a starting pitcher and Clarence Blethen as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Clarence Blethen posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 7.32 and WHIP 2.186 compared to 7.71 and 2.786 for Buzz Wetzel. By the career numbers, Clarence Blethen had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.