Bob Friedrichs vs. Mike Mason — Career Comparison

Mike Mason 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. Mike Mason posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.53 and WHIP 1.466 compared to 11.25 and 2.750 for Bob Friedrichs. By the career numbers, Mike Mason had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.