Frank Viola vs. Floyd Weaver — Career Comparison

Frank Viola built a career as a starting pitcher and Floyd Weaver as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Frank Viola led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 113 vs 88), run prevention (ERA+ 94 vs 71), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 95 vs 85). Role difference aside, Frank Viola holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.