Ryan Feltner vs. Larry Hardy — Career Comparison

Ryan Feltner built a career as a starting pitcher and Larry Hardy as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ryan Feltner posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.19 and WHIP 1.431 compared to 5.29 and 1.929 for Larry Hardy. By the career numbers, Ryan Feltner had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.