Weedy Edwards vs. Hunter Strickland — Career Comparison

Weedy Edwards built a career as a starting pitcher and Hunter Strickland as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Hunter Strickland posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.39 and WHIP 1.253 compared to 6.23 and 1.846 for Weedy Edwards. By the career numbers, Hunter Strickland had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.