Buster Narum vs. Hoyt Wilhelm — Career Comparison

Buster Narum built a career as a starting pitcher and Hoyt Wilhelm as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Hoyt Wilhelm led in strikeout rate (K%+ 104 vs 81), run prevention (ERA+ 94 vs 81), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 97 vs 83). Role difference aside, Hoyt Wilhelm holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.