Charlie Weber vs. Willie Young — Career Comparison

Willie Young built a career as a starting pitcher and Charlie Weber as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Willie Young posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.5 and WHIP 1.500 compared to 15.75 and 2.500 for Charlie Weber. By the career numbers, Willie Young had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.