Bob Giggie vs. Joe Houser — Career Comparison

Joe Houser built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Giggie as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Giggie posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.18 and WHIP 1.831 compared to 5.48 and 1.783 for Joe Houser. By the career numbers, Bob Giggie had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.