Vida Blue vs. Chuck Hartenstein — Career Comparison

Vida Blue built a career as a starting pitcher and Chuck Hartenstein as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Vida Blue led in strikeout rate (K%+ 107 vs 71), run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 83), and home run suppression (HR9+ 86 vs 81). Chuck Hartenstein held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 127 vs 73). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Vida Blue.