Mike Leake vs. Paul Wachtel — Career Comparison

Mike Leake built a career as a starting pitcher and Paul Wachtel as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mike Leake posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.05 and WHIP 1.297 compared to 10.5 and 2.167 for Paul Wachtel. By the career numbers, Mike Leake had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.