Steve Baker vs. Tommy Hottovy — Career Comparison

Steve Baker built a career as a starting pitcher and Tommy Hottovy as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tommy Hottovy posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.05 and WHIP 1.725 compared to 5.13 and 1.671 for Steve Baker. By the career numbers, Tommy Hottovy had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.