Steve Baker vs. Lefty Hopper — Career Comparison

Steve Baker built a career as a starting pitcher and Lefty Hopper as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Lefty Hopper posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.91 and WHIP 1.727 compared to 5.13 and 1.671 for Steve Baker. By the career numbers, Lefty Hopper had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.