David Clyde vs. Dick Hyde — Career Comparison

David Clyde built a career as a starting pitcher and Dick Hyde as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dick Hyde posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.56 and WHIP 1.448 compared to 4.63 and 1.540 for David Clyde. By the career numbers, Dick Hyde had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.