Bill Vinton vs. Michael Wacha — Career Comparison

Michael Wacha built a career as a starting pitcher and Bill Vinton as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bill Vinton posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.46 and WHIP 1.194 compared to 3.89 and 1.286 for Michael Wacha. By the career numbers, Bill Vinton had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.