Willard Schmidt vs. Gary Wagner — Career Comparison

Willard Schmidt built a career as a starting pitcher and Gary Wagner as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Gary Wagner posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.7 and WHIP 1.466 compared to 3.93 and 1.487 for Willard Schmidt. By the career numbers, Gary Wagner had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.