Bob Friedrichs vs. Brandon Williamson — Career Comparison

Brandon Williamson 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. Brandon Williamson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.39 and WHIP 1.256 compared to 11.25 and 2.750 for Bob Friedrichs. By the career numbers, Brandon Williamson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.