Jeff Locke vs. Robbie Weinhardt — Career Comparison

Jeff Locke built a career as a starting pitcher and Robbie Weinhardt as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jeff Locke posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.59 and WHIP 1.453 compared to 6.39 and 1.742 for Robbie Weinhardt. By the career numbers, Jeff Locke had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.