Ted Hamilton vs. Juan Nicasio — Career Comparison

Ted Hamilton built a career as a starting pitcher and Juan Nicasio as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Juan Nicasio posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.71 and WHIP 1.467 compared to 7.15 and 1.941 for Ted Hamilton. By the career numbers, Juan Nicasio had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.