Nelson Chittum vs. Clem Hausmann — Career Comparison

Clem Hausmann built a career as a starting pitcher and Nelson Chittum as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Nelson Chittum posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.84 and WHIP 1.397 compared to 4.21 and 1.525 for Clem Hausmann. By the career numbers, Nelson Chittum had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.