Brett Tomko vs. Dan Wheeler — Career Comparison

Brett Tomko built a career as a starting pitcher and Dan Wheeler as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dan Wheeler led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 144 vs 119), run prevention (ERA+ 118 vs 98), and strikeout rate (K%+ 107 vs 95). Brett Tomko held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 80 vs 76). Role difference aside, Dan Wheeler holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.