Ted Hamilton vs. Ron Herbel — Career Comparison

Ted Hamilton built a career as a starting pitcher and Ron Herbel as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ron Herbel posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.83 and WHIP 1.437 compared to 7.15 and 1.941 for Ted Hamilton. By the career numbers, Ron Herbel had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.