Hal Haid vs. Ted Hamilton — Career Comparison

Ted Hamilton built a career as a starting pitcher and Hal Haid as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Hal Haid posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.16 and WHIP 1.474 compared to 7.15 and 1.941 for Ted Hamilton. By the career numbers, Hal Haid had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.