Bob Turley vs. Fred Wenz — Career Comparison

Bob Turley built a career as a starting pitcher and Fred Wenz as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Turley posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.64 and WHIP 1.433 compared to 4.68 and 1.512 for Fred Wenz. By the career numbers, Bob Turley had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.