Mike Wright vs. Steven Wright — Career Comparison

Steven Wright built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Wright as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Steven Wright posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.86 and WHIP 1.337 compared to 5.97 and 1.580 for Mike Wright. By the career numbers, Steven Wright had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.