Fred Buckingham vs. Vin Mazzaro — Career Comparison

Vin Mazzaro built a career as a starting pitcher and Fred Buckingham as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Vin Mazzaro posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.79 and WHIP 1.580 compared to 6 and 2.667 for Fred Buckingham. By the career numbers, Vin Mazzaro had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.