Ted Hamilton vs. Bill Harrington — Career Comparison

Ted Hamilton built a career as a starting pitcher and Bill Harrington as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bill Harrington posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.03 and WHIP 1.599 compared to 7.15 and 1.941 for Ted Hamilton. By the career numbers, Bill Harrington had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.