Hal Deviney vs. Sid Roberson — Career Comparison

Sid Roberson built a career as a starting pitcher and Hal Deviney as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Sid Roberson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.76 and WHIP 1.684 compared to 15 and 3.000 for Hal Deviney. By the career numbers, Sid Roberson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.