Lee Guetterman vs. Mule Watson — Career Comparison

Mule Watson built a career as a starting pitcher and Lee Guetterman as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mule Watson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.03 and WHIP 1.400 compared to 4.33 and 1.489 for Lee Guetterman. By the career numbers, Mule Watson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.