Bob Weiland vs. Rob Wooten — Career Comparison

Bob Weiland built a career as a starting pitcher and Rob Wooten 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 5.03 and 1.441 for Rob Wooten. By the career numbers, Bob Weiland had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.