Howie Fox vs. Don Hood — Career Comparison

Howie Fox built a career as a starting pitcher and Don Hood as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Don Hood posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.79 and WHIP 1.457 compared to 4.33 and 1.452 for Howie Fox. By the career numbers, Don Hood had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.