Jim McGlothlin vs. John Wetteland — Career Comparison

Jim McGlothlin built a career as a starting pitcher and John Wetteland as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Wetteland led in strikeout rate (K%+ 134 vs 83), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 110 vs 95), and run prevention (ERA+ 106 vs 101). Jim McGlothlin held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 93 vs 85). Role difference aside, John Wetteland holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.