Fred Trautman vs. Jered Weaver — Career Comparison

Jered Weaver 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. Jered Weaver posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.63 and WHIP 1.200 compared to 6 and 1.667 for Fred Trautman. By the career numbers, Jered Weaver had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.