Bob Friedrichs vs. Jim Walkup — Career Comparison

Jim Walkup 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. Jim Walkup posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.74 and WHIP 1.890 compared to 11.25 and 2.750 for Bob Friedrichs. By the career numbers, Jim Walkup had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.