Mike Darr vs. Red Hoff — Career Comparison

Mike Darr 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 33.75 and 5.250 for Mike Darr. By the career numbers, Red Hoff had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.