Noodles Hahn vs. Ted Hamilton — Career Comparison

Ted Hamilton built a career as a starting pitcher and Noodles Hahn as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Noodles Hahn posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.55 and WHIP 1.132 compared to 7.15 and 1.941 for Ted Hamilton. By the career numbers, Noodles Hahn had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.