Harold Hairston vs. Donn Roach — Career Comparison

Harold Hairston built a career as a starting pitcher and Donn Roach as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Donn Roach posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.77 and WHIP 1.795 compared to 6.42 and 1.390 for Harold Hairston. By the career numbers, Donn Roach had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.