Jim Stevens vs. Jack Wieneke — Career Comparison

Jack Wieneke built a career as a starting pitcher and Jim Stevens as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jack Wieneke posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 8.17 and WHIP 2.211 compared to 9 and 2.000 for Jim Stevens. By the career numbers, Jack Wieneke had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.