Harold Hairston vs. Dan Runzler — Career Comparison

Harold Hairston built a career as a starting pitcher and Dan Runzler as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dan Runzler posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.89 and WHIP 1.611 compared to 6.42 and 1.390 for Harold Hairston. By the career numbers, Dan Runzler had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.