Charlie Vaughan vs. Lee Viau — Career Comparison

Charlie Vaughan built a career as a starting pitcher and Lee Viau as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Lee Viau posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.33 and WHIP 1.364 compared to 4.5 and 1.875 for Charlie Vaughan. By the career numbers, Lee Viau had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.