Hiram Bithorn vs. Steve Farr — Career Comparison

Hiram Bithorn built a career as a starting pitcher and Steve Farr as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Hiram Bithorn posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.16 and WHIP 1.350 compared to 3.25 and 1.373 for Steve Farr. By the career numbers, Hiram Bithorn had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.