Ping Gardner vs. Don Hankins — Career Comparison

Ping Gardner built a career as a starting pitcher and Don Hankins as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ping Gardner posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.96 and WHIP 1.428 compared to 6.33 and 1.875 for Don Hankins. By the career numbers, Ping Gardner had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.