Harold Hairston vs. Jack Scheible — Career Comparison

Harold Hairston built a career as a starting pitcher and Jack Scheible as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jack Scheible posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.4 and WHIP 1.855 compared to 6.42 and 1.390 for Harold Hairston. By the career numbers, Jack Scheible had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.