Mike Balas vs. Bob Hasty — Career Comparison

Bob Hasty built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Balas as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Hasty posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.65 and WHIP 1.484 compared to 6.75 and 2.250 for Mike Balas. By the career numbers, Bob Hasty had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.