George Curry vs. Red Hoff — Career Comparison

George Curry built a career as a starting pitcher and Red Hoff as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Red Hoff posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.49 and WHIP 1.265 compared to 7.47 and 2.745 for George Curry. By the career numbers, Red Hoff had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.