Bob Friedrichs vs. Frank Wayenberg — Career Comparison

Frank Wayenberg 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. Frank Wayenberg posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.4 and WHIP 1.800 compared to 11.25 and 2.750 for Bob Friedrichs. By the career numbers, Frank Wayenberg had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.