Marty Bystrom vs. George Werley — Career Comparison

Marty Bystrom built a career as a starting pitcher and George Werley as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Marty Bystrom posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.26 and WHIP 1.428 compared to 9 and 3.000 for George Werley. By the career numbers, Marty Bystrom had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.