Jake Freeze vs. Buzz Wetzel — Career Comparison

Buzz Wetzel built a career as a starting pitcher and Jake Freeze as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jake Freeze posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.45 and WHIP 2.182 compared to 7.71 and 2.786 for Buzz Wetzel. By the career numbers, Jake Freeze had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.