Joe Vernon vs. Jason Wheeler — Career Comparison

Joe Vernon built a career as a starting pitcher and Jason Wheeler as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jason Wheeler posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 9 and WHIP 3.333 compared to 11.05 and 2.591 for Joe Vernon. By the career numbers, Jason Wheeler had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.