Mike Balas vs. George Hesselbacher — Career Comparison

George Hesselbacher 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. Mike Balas posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.75 and WHIP 2.250 compared to 7.27 and 2.269 for George Hesselbacher. By the career numbers, Mike Balas had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.