Bob Duliba vs. Jim Hearn — Career Comparison

Jim Hearn built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Duliba as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Duliba posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.47 and WHIP 1.432 compared to 3.81 and 1.372 for Jim Hearn. By the career numbers, Bob Duliba had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.