Brandon Sproat vs. Gary Wagner — Career Comparison

Brandon Sproat 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 4.79 and 1.210 for Brandon Sproat. By the career numbers, Gary Wagner had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.