Stefan Crichton vs. Charlie Wheatley — Career Comparison

Charlie Wheatley built a career as a starting pitcher and Stefan Crichton as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Stefan Crichton posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.79 and WHIP 1.576 compared to 6.17 and 1.771 for Charlie Wheatley. By the career numbers, Stefan Crichton had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.