David Phelps vs. Bob Tewksbury — Career Comparison

Bob Tewksbury built a career as a starting pitcher and David Phelps as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Tewksbury led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 236 vs 99), run prevention (ERA+ 116 vs 96), and home run suppression (HR9+ 122 vs 103). David Phelps held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 95 vs 65). Role difference aside, Bob Tewksbury holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.