Frank Figgemeier vs. Hub Perdue — Career Comparison

Hub Perdue built a career as a starting pitcher and Frank Figgemeier as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Hub Perdue posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.85 and WHIP 1.346 compared to 11.25 and 2.000 for Frank Figgemeier. By the career numbers, Hub Perdue had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.