Wayne LaMaster vs. Dike Varney — Career Comparison

Wayne LaMaster built a career as a starting pitcher and Dike Varney as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Wayne LaMaster posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.82 and WHIP 1.585 compared to 6.14 and 1.773 for Dike Varney. By the career numbers, Wayne LaMaster had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.