Casey Coleman vs. Kevin Hodges — Career Comparison

Casey Coleman built a career as a starting pitcher and Kevin Hodges as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Kevin Hodges posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.19 and WHIP 1.731 compared to 5.72 and 1.717 for Casey Coleman. By the career numbers, Kevin Hodges had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.