Bob Friedrichs vs. Ty Taubenheim — Career Comparison

Ty Taubenheim 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. Ty Taubenheim posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.09 and WHIP 1.674 compared to 11.25 and 2.750 for Bob Friedrichs. By the career numbers, Ty Taubenheim had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.