Dave Haas vs. Fuller Thompson — Career Comparison

Dave Haas built a career as a starting pitcher and Fuller Thompson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Fuller Thompson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.86 and WHIP 1.500 compared to 4.84 and 1.654 for Dave Haas. By the career numbers, Fuller Thompson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.