Bob Weiland vs. Kevin Wickander — Career Comparison

Bob Weiland built a career as a starting pitcher and Kevin Wickander as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Kevin Wickander posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.02 and WHIP 1.788 compared to 4.24 and 1.494 for Bob Weiland. By the career numbers, Kevin Wickander had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.