Ted Hamilton vs. Cesar Valdez — Career Comparison

Ted Hamilton built a career as a starting pitcher and Cesar Valdez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Cesar Valdez posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.11 and WHIP 1.643 compared to 7.15 and 1.941 for Ted Hamilton. By the career numbers, Cesar Valdez had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.