Bob Strampe vs. Bob Wolcott — Career Comparison

Bob Wolcott built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Strampe as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Wolcott posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.86 and WHIP 1.572 compared to 11.57 and 3.000 for Bob Strampe. By the career numbers, Bob Wolcott had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.