Dewey Robinson vs. Bob Wiesler — Career Comparison

Bob Wiesler built a career as a starting pitcher and Dewey Robinson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dewey Robinson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.05 and WHIP 1.369 compared to 5.74 and 1.943 for Bob Wiesler. By the career numbers, Dewey Robinson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.