Fred Buckingham vs. Mike Pazik — Career Comparison

Mike Pazik 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. Mike Pazik posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.79 and WHIP 1.693 compared to 6 and 2.667 for Fred Buckingham. By the career numbers, Mike Pazik had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.