Fred Trautman vs. Terrell Wade — Career Comparison

Terrell Wade built a career as a starting pitcher and Fred Trautman as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Terrell Wade posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.99 and WHIP 1.662 compared to 6 and 1.667 for Fred Trautman. By the career numbers, Terrell Wade had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.