Rube Fischer vs. Ben Hayes — Career Comparison

Rube Fischer built a career as a starting pitcher and Ben Hayes as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ben Hayes posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.7 and WHIP 1.643 compared to 5.1 and 1.667 for Rube Fischer. By the career numbers, Ben Hayes had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.