Bob Gamble vs. Charlie Haeger — Career Comparison

Charlie Haeger built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Gamble as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Charlie Haeger posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.4 and WHIP 1.771 compared to 8 and 1.444 for Bob Gamble. By the career numbers, Charlie Haeger had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.