Edgar Gonzalez vs. Ted Wieand — Career Comparison

Edgar Gonzalez built a career as a starting pitcher and Ted Wieand as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Edgar Gonzalez posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.92 and WHIP 1.606 compared to 9.95 and 2.211 for Ted Wieand. By the career numbers, Edgar Gonzalez had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.