Carl Bouldin vs. Tony Von Fricken — Career Comparison

Carl Bouldin built a career as a starting pitcher and Tony Von Fricken as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Carl Bouldin posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.15 and WHIP 1.800 compared to 10.13 and 3.875 for Tony Von Fricken. By the career numbers, Carl Bouldin had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.