Alex Meyer vs. Jason Wheeler — Career Comparison

Alex Meyer built a career as a starting pitcher and Jason Wheeler as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Alex Meyer posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.63 and WHIP 1.458 compared to 9 and 3.333 for Jason Wheeler. By the career numbers, Alex Meyer had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.