Cody Bradford vs. Jim Haynes — Career Comparison

Cody Bradford built a career as a starting pitcher and Jim Haynes as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jim Haynes posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 0 and WHIP 1.000 compared to 4.28 and 1.096 for Cody Bradford. By the career numbers, Jim Haynes had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.