Joe Connors vs. Frank Hershey — Career Comparison

Frank Hershey built a career as a starting pitcher and Joe Connors as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Joe Connors posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.57 and WHIP 2.238 compared to 6.75 and 1.750 for Frank Hershey. By the career numbers, Joe Connors had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.