Don Rowe vs. Buzz Wetzel — Career Comparison

Buzz Wetzel built a career as a starting pitcher and Don Rowe as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Don Rowe posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.28 and WHIP 1.463 compared to 7.71 and 2.786 for Buzz Wetzel. By the career numbers, Don Rowe had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.