Wayne LaMaster vs. Harry Wilhelm — Career Comparison

Wayne LaMaster built a career as a starting pitcher and Harry Wilhelm 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 6.12 and 1.560 for Harry Wilhelm. By the career numbers, Wayne LaMaster had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.