Lee Viau vs. Earl Whitehill — Career Comparison

Earl Whitehill 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 4.36 and 1.500 for Earl Whitehill. By the career numbers, Lee Viau had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.