John Gast vs. Phil Haugstad — Career Comparison

John Gast built a career as a starting pitcher and Phil Haugstad as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Gast posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.11 and WHIP 1.297 compared to 5.59 and 1.633 for Phil Haugstad. By the career numbers, John Gast had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.