Provine Bradley vs. David Hale — Career Comparison

Provine Bradley built a career as a starting pitcher and David Hale as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. David Hale posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.44 and WHIP 1.484 compared to 5.17 and 1.468 for Provine Bradley. By the career numbers, David Hale had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.