Frank Hafner vs. Steve Ontiveros — Career Comparison

Steve Ontiveros built a career as a starting pitcher and Frank Hafner as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Steve Ontiveros posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.67 and WHIP 1.273 compared to 7 and 2.222 for Frank Hafner. By the career numbers, Steve Ontiveros had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.