Clayton Richard vs. Buzz Wetzel — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Clayton Richard and Buzz Wetzel are fairly close on the surface numbers. Clayton Richard posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.51 vs 7.71) and WHIP (1.449 vs 2.786). Buzz Wetzel had the advantage in home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.04). By the career numbers, Clayton Richard had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.