Fred Frankhouse vs. Larry Hardy — Career Comparison

Fred Frankhouse built a career as a starting pitcher and Larry Hardy as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Fred Frankhouse posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.92 and WHIP 1.448 compared to 5.29 and 1.929 for Larry Hardy. By the career numbers, Fred Frankhouse had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.