Bill Phyle vs. Scott Wiggins — Career Comparison

Bill Phyle built a career as a starting pitcher and Scott Wiggins as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Scott Wiggins posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.38 and WHIP 2.250 compared to 3.96 and 1.500 for Bill Phyle. By the career numbers, Scott Wiggins had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.