Dave Bush vs. Chuck Hartenstein — Career Comparison

Dave Bush 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. Dave Bush led in strikeout rate (K%+ 89 vs 71), run prevention (ERA+ 90 vs 83), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 128 vs 127). Chuck Hartenstein held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 81 vs 75). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Dave Bush.