Steve Baker vs. Sean Hjelle — Career Comparison

Steve Baker built a career as a starting pitcher and Sean Hjelle as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Sean Hjelle posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.11 and WHIP 1.503 compared to 5.13 and 1.671 for Steve Baker. By the career numbers, Sean Hjelle had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.