Bob Schultz vs. Duane Theiss — Career Comparison

Bob Schultz built a career as a starting pitcher and Duane Theiss as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Schultz posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.16 and WHIP 1.661 compared to 5.33 and 1.963 for Duane Theiss. By the career numbers, Bob Schultz had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.