Gerald Alexander vs. David Hess — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Gerald Alexander and David Hess are fairly close on the surface numbers. Gerald Alexander posted stronger numbers in ERA (5.79 vs 6.25) and home runs allowed (1.1 per nine innings vs 2.61). David Hess had the advantage in WHIP (1.545 vs 1.765). By the career numbers, Gerald Alexander had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.