Tim Drew vs. Bill Wertz — Career Comparison

Tim Drew built a career as a starting pitcher and Bill Wertz as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bill Wertz posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.08 and WHIP 1.531 compared to 7.02 and 1.807 for Tim Drew. By the career numbers, Bill Wertz had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.