Chuck Cary vs. Bob Friedrichs — Career Comparison

Chuck Cary built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Friedrichs as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Chuck Cary posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.17 and WHIP 1.377 compared to 11.25 and 2.750 for Bob Friedrichs. By the career numbers, Chuck Cary had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.