Ed Connolly vs. Frank Hansford — Career Comparison

Ed Connolly built a career as a starting pitcher and Frank Hansford as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Frank Hansford posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.86 and WHIP 2.143 compared to 5.88 and 1.885 for Ed Connolly. By the career numbers, Frank Hansford had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.