Vic Aldridge vs. Blake Hawksworth — Career Comparison

Vic Aldridge built a career as a starting pitcher and Blake Hawksworth as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Vic Aldridge posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.76 and WHIP 1.364 compared to 4.07 and 1.418 for Blake Hawksworth. By the career numbers, Vic Aldridge had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.