Scott Elarton vs. Buzz Wetzel — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Scott Elarton and Buzz Wetzel are fairly close on the surface numbers. Scott Elarton posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.29 vs 7.71) and WHIP (1.444 vs 2.786). Buzz Wetzel had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.62). By the career numbers, Scott Elarton had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.