Mike Balas vs. George Hockette — Career Comparison

George Hockette 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. George Hockette posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.08 and WHIP 1.392 compared to 6.75 and 2.250 for Mike Balas. By the career numbers, George Hockette had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.