Angel Torres vs. Wally Whitehurst — Career Comparison

Wally Whitehurst built a career as a starting pitcher and Angel Torres as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Angel Torres posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.16 and WHIP 1.920 compared to 4.02 and 1.382 for Wally Whitehurst. By the career numbers, Angel Torres had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.