Ted Hamilton vs. Floyd Speer — Career Comparison

Ted Hamilton built a career as a starting pitcher and Floyd Speer as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ted Hamilton posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 7.15 and WHIP 1.941 compared to 9 and 2.333 for Floyd Speer. By the career numbers, Ted Hamilton had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.