Jason Rakers vs. Buzz Wetzel — Career Comparison

Buzz Wetzel built a career as a starting pitcher and Jason Rakers as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Buzz Wetzel posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 7.71 and WHIP 2.786 compared to 8.76 and 1.865 for Jason Rakers. By the career numbers, Buzz Wetzel had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.