Bob Friedrichs vs. Larry Miller — Career Comparison

Larry Miller 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. Larry Miller posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.71 and WHIP 1.534 compared to 11.25 and 2.750 for Bob Friedrichs. By the career numbers, Larry Miller had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.