Jim Bullinger vs. Chuck Hartenstein — Career Comparison

Jim Bullinger built a career as a starting pitcher and Chuck Hartenstein as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jim Bullinger led in home run suppression (HR9+ 122 vs 81), strikeout rate (K%+ 89 vs 71), and run prevention (ERA+ 89 vs 83). Chuck Hartenstein held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 127 vs 82). Role difference aside, Jim Bullinger holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.