Fred Trautman vs. David West — Career Comparison

David West 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. David West posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.66 and WHIP 1.486 compared to 6 and 1.667 for Fred Trautman. By the career numbers, David West had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.