Ted Hamilton vs. Vern Holtgrave — Career Comparison

Ted Hamilton built a career as a starting pitcher and Vern Holtgrave as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Vern Holtgrave posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6 and WHIP 2.000 compared to 7.15 and 1.941 for Ted Hamilton. By the career numbers, Vern Holtgrave had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.