Dave Leonhard vs. Don Wengert — Career Comparison

Don Wengert built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Leonhard as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Leonhard led in run prevention (ERA+ 117 vs 84), home run suppression (HR9+ 91 vs 79), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 89 vs 86). Don Wengert held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 116 vs 100). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Dave Leonhard.