Mark Hamburger vs. Don Nottebart — Career Comparison

Don Nottebart built a career as a starting pitcher and Mark Hamburger as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Don Nottebart posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.65 and WHIP 1.308 compared to 4.5 and 1.000 for Mark Hamburger. By the career numbers, Don Nottebart had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.