Kris Bubic vs. Frank Hafner — Career Comparison

Kris Bubic built a career as a starting pitcher and Frank Hafner as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Kris Bubic posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.14 and WHIP 1.414 compared to 7 and 2.222 for Frank Hafner. By the career numbers, Kris Bubic had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.