Drew Steckenrider vs. Lee Wade — Career Comparison

Lee Wade built a career as a starting pitcher and Drew Steckenrider as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Drew Steckenrider posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.27 and WHIP 1.262 compared to 3.77 and 1.309 for Lee Wade. By the career numbers, Drew Steckenrider had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.