Bob Friedrichs vs. Joe Wood — Career Comparison

Joe Wood 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. Joe Wood posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.52 and WHIP 1.655 compared to 11.25 and 2.750 for Bob Friedrichs. By the career numbers, Joe Wood had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.