Bob Weiland vs. Austen Williams — Career Comparison

Bob Weiland built a career as a starting pitcher and Austen Williams as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Weiland posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.24 and WHIP 1.494 compared to 10.8 and 2.400 for Austen Williams. By the career numbers, Bob Weiland had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.