Jim Abbott vs. Hal Deviney — Career Comparison

Jim Abbott built a career as a starting pitcher and Hal Deviney as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Hal Deviney posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 15 and WHIP 3.000 compared to 20.25 and 3.750 for Jim Abbott. By the career numbers, Hal Deviney had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.