Ted Hamilton vs. Willard Hunter — Career Comparison

Ted Hamilton built a career as a starting pitcher and Willard Hunter as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Willard Hunter posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.68 and WHIP 1.535 compared to 7.15 and 1.941 for Ted Hamilton. By the career numbers, Willard Hunter had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.