Taylor Guilbeau vs. Michael Wacha — Career Comparison

Michael Wacha built a career as a starting pitcher and Taylor Guilbeau as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Taylor Guilbeau posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.7 and WHIP 1.400 compared to 3.89 and 1.286 for Michael Wacha. By the career numbers, Taylor Guilbeau had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.