Cal Cooper vs. Bob Wiesler — Career Comparison

Bob Wiesler built a career as a starting pitcher and Cal Cooper as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Wiesler posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.74 and WHIP 1.943 compared to 45 and 6.000 for Cal Cooper. By the career numbers, Bob Wiesler had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.