Ian Hamilton vs. Gene Lillard — Career Comparison

Gene Lillard built a career as a starting pitcher and Ian Hamilton as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ian Hamilton posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.59 and WHIP 1.297 compared to 7.09 and 1.944 for Gene Lillard. By the career numbers, Ian Hamilton had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.