Frank Hafner vs. Vic Raschi — Career Comparison

Vic Raschi 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. Vic Raschi posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.72 and WHIP 1.318 compared to 7 and 2.222 for Frank Hafner. By the career numbers, Vic Raschi had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.