Bob Friedrichs vs. David Manning — Career Comparison

David Manning built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Friedrichs as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Friedrichs posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 11.25 and WHIP 2.750 compared to 16.2 and 2.850 for David Manning. By the career numbers, Bob Friedrichs had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.