George Boehler vs. Jeff Wallace — Career Comparison

George Boehler built a career as a starting pitcher and Jeff Wallace as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jeff Wallace posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.2 and WHIP 1.745 compared to 4.71 and 1.809 for George Boehler. By the career numbers, Jeff Wallace had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.