R. Smith vs. Buzz Wetzel — Career Comparison

Buzz Wetzel built a career as a starting pitcher and R. Smith as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Buzz Wetzel posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 7.71 and WHIP 2.786 compared to 9 and 1.800 for R. Smith. By the career numbers, Buzz Wetzel had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.