Jason Hammel vs. Alex Wimmers — Career Comparison

Jason Hammel built a career as a starting pitcher and Alex Wimmers as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Alex Wimmers posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.38 and WHIP 1.703 compared to 4.62 and 1.390 for Jason Hammel. By the career numbers, Alex Wimmers had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.