Brian Fisher vs. Porter Hodge — Career Comparison

Brian Fisher built a career as a starting pitcher and Porter Hodge as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Porter Hodge posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.79 and WHIP 1.197 compared to 4.39 and 1.423 for Brian Fisher. By the career numbers, Porter Hodge had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.