Howard Ross vs. Bob Wells — Career Comparison

Howard Ross built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Wells as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Wells posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.03 and WHIP 1.427 compared to 5.84 and 1.587 for Howard Ross. By the career numbers, Bob Wells had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.