David Clyde vs. Willard Hunter — Career Comparison

David Clyde built a career as a starting pitcher and Willard Hunter as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. David Clyde posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.63 and WHIP 1.540 compared to 5.68 and 1.535 for Willard Hunter. By the career numbers, David Clyde had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.