Rube Fischer vs. Jose Hernandez — Career Comparison

Rube Fischer built a career as a starting pitcher and Jose Hernandez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jose Hernandez posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.82 and WHIP 1.464 compared to 5.1 and 1.667 for Rube Fischer. By the career numbers, Jose Hernandez had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.