Ted Hamilton vs. Frank Nicholson — Career Comparison

Ted Hamilton built a career as a starting pitcher and Frank Nicholson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Frank Nicholson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.75 and WHIP 2.500 compared to 7.15 and 1.941 for Ted Hamilton. By the career numbers, Frank Nicholson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.