Chase Bradford vs. Hank Johnson — Career Comparison

Hank Johnson built a career as a starting pitcher and Chase Bradford as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Chase Bradford posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.89 and WHIP 1.298 compared to 4.75 and 1.570 for Hank Johnson. By the career numbers, Chase Bradford had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.