Harold Hairston vs. Ryan Webb — Career Comparison

Harold Hairston built a career as a starting pitcher and Ryan Webb as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ryan Webb posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.43 and WHIP 1.416 compared to 6.42 and 1.390 for Harold Hairston. By the career numbers, Ryan Webb had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.