Ernie Groth vs. Ray Hale — Career Comparison

Ernie Groth built a career as a starting pitcher and Ray Hale as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ernie Groth posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.63 and WHIP 1.750 compared to 5.67 and 1.852 for Ray Hale. By the career numbers, Ernie Groth had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.