Howard Armstrong vs. Herb Hash — Career Comparison

Herb Hash built a career as a starting pitcher and Howard Armstrong as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Howard Armstrong posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 0 and WHIP 1.333 compared to 4.98 and 1.722 for Herb Hash. By the career numbers, Howard Armstrong had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.