Hurston Waldrep vs. Nick Wittgren — Career Comparison

Hurston Waldrep built a career as a starting pitcher and Nick Wittgren as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Nick Wittgren posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.04 and WHIP 1.297 compared to 4.41 and 1.342 for Hurston Waldrep. By the career numbers, Nick Wittgren had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.