Ryan Pressly vs. Buzz Wetzel — Career Comparison

Buzz Wetzel built a career as a starting pitcher and Ryan Pressly as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ryan Pressly posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.33 and WHIP 1.203 compared to 7.71 and 2.786 for Buzz Wetzel. By the career numbers, Ryan Pressly had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.