Frank Viola vs. Bill Wise — Career Comparison

Frank Viola built a career as a starting pitcher and Bill Wise as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bill Wise posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.07 and WHIP 1.233 compared to 3.73 and 1.315 for Frank Viola. By the career numbers, Bill Wise had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.