Glenn Mickens vs. Harry Wilhelm — Career Comparison

Glenn Mickens built a career as a starting pitcher and Harry Wilhelm as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Harry Wilhelm posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.12 and WHIP 1.560 compared to 11.37 and 2.368 for Glenn Mickens. By the career numbers, Harry Wilhelm had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.