Dewey Robinson vs. Jim Wright — Career Comparison

Jim Wright 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. Jim Wright posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.82 and WHIP 1.259 compared to 4.05 and 1.369 for Dewey Robinson. By the career numbers, Jim Wright had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.