Cody Bradford vs. James Hoyt — Career Comparison

Cody Bradford built a career as a starting pitcher and James Hoyt as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. James Hoyt posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.94 and WHIP 1.344 compared to 4.28 and 1.096 for Cody Bradford. By the career numbers, James Hoyt had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.