Bob Friedrichs vs. Gary Timberlake — Career Comparison

Gary Timberlake 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. Gary Timberlake posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 7.5 and WHIP 2.667 compared to 11.25 and 2.750 for Bob Friedrichs. By the career numbers, Gary Timberlake had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.