Dave Haas vs. Tim Layana — Career Comparison

Dave Haas built a career as a starting pitcher and Tim Layana as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tim Layana posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.56 and WHIP 1.588 compared to 4.84 and 1.654 for Dave Haas. By the career numbers, Tim Layana had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.