David Clyde vs. Hal Haid — Career Comparison

David Clyde built a career as a starting pitcher and Hal Haid as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Hal Haid posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.16 and WHIP 1.474 compared to 4.63 and 1.540 for David Clyde. By the career numbers, Hal Haid had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.