Ed Appleton vs. Charlie Hodnett — Career Comparison

Ed Appleton built a career as a starting pitcher and Charlie Hodnett as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Charlie Hodnett posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 1.88 and WHIP 1.124 compared to 3.25 and 1.435 for Ed Appleton. By the career numbers, Charlie Hodnett had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.