Josh Fleming vs. Luther Hackman — Career Comparison

Josh Fleming built a career as a starting pitcher and Luther Hackman as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Josh Fleming posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.77 and WHIP 1.465 compared to 5.09 and 1.590 for Luther Hackman. By the career numbers, Josh Fleming had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.