Francisco Cordova vs. Thomas Hatch — Career Comparison

Francisco Cordova built a career as a starting pitcher and Thomas Hatch as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Francisco Cordova posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.96 and WHIP 1.347 compared to 5.24 and 1.621 for Thomas Hatch. By the career numbers, Francisco Cordova had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.