Ben DeMott vs. Walt Schulz — Career Comparison

Ben DeMott built a career as a starting pitcher and Walt Schulz as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Walt Schulz posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6 and WHIP 2.000 compared to 6.19 and 2.031 for Ben DeMott. By the career numbers, Walt Schulz had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.