Arnold Carter vs. Ted Wilks — Career Comparison

Arnold Carter built a career as a starting pitcher and Ted Wilks as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Arnold Carter posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.72 and WHIP 1.280 compared to 3.26 and 1.221 for Ted Wilks. By the career numbers, Arnold Carter had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.