Joe Connors vs. Hank Robinson — Career Comparison

Hank Robinson 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. Hank Robinson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.53 and WHIP 1.148 compared to 5.57 and 2.238 for Joe Connors. By the career numbers, Hank Robinson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.