Paul Assenmacher vs. David Hess — Career Comparison

David Hess built a career as a starting pitcher and Paul Assenmacher as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Paul Assenmacher posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.53 and WHIP 1.414 compared to 6.25 and 1.545 for David Hess. By the career numbers, Paul Assenmacher had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.