Jeremy Hefner vs. Ed Weiland — Career Comparison

Jeremy Hefner built a career as a starting pitcher and Ed Weiland as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jeremy Hefner posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.65 and WHIP 1.346 compared to 8.25 and 1.792 for Ed Weiland. By the career numbers, Jeremy Hefner had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.