Bob Schultz vs. Justin Topa — Career Comparison

Bob Schultz built a career as a starting pitcher and Justin Topa as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Justin Topa posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.79 and WHIP 1.390 compared to 5.16 and 1.661 for Bob Schultz. By the career numbers, Justin Topa had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.