Steve Baker vs. Jeff Hoffman — Career Comparison

Steve Baker built a career as a starting pitcher and Jeff Hoffman as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jeff Hoffman posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.76 and WHIP 1.417 compared to 5.13 and 1.671 for Steve Baker. By the career numbers, Jeff Hoffman had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.