Matt Clement vs. Chuck Hartenstein — Career Comparison

Matt Clement 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. Matt Clement led in home run suppression (HR9+ 128 vs 81), strikeout rate (K%+ 111 vs 71), and run prevention (ERA+ 97 vs 83). Chuck Hartenstein held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 127 vs 80). Role difference aside, Matt Clement holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.