Jim Abbott vs. Red Hardy — Career Comparison

Jim Abbott built a career as a starting pitcher and Red Hardy as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Red Hardy posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.75 and WHIP 3.750 compared to 20.25 and 3.750 for Jim Abbott. By the career numbers, Red Hardy had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.