Bob Friedrichs vs. German Marquez — Career Comparison

German Marquez 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. German Marquez posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.67 and WHIP 1.346 compared to 11.25 and 2.750 for Bob Friedrichs. By the career numbers, German Marquez had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.