Jack Hallett vs. Bob Howry — Career Comparison

Jack Hallett built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Howry as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Howry posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.84 and WHIP 1.303 compared to 4.05 and 1.390 for Jack Hallett. By the career numbers, Bob Howry had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.