Chris Hammond vs. Isaac Mattson — Career Comparison

Chris Hammond built a career as a starting pitcher and Isaac Mattson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Isaac Mattson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.98 and WHIP 1.256 compared to 4.14 and 1.408 for Chris Hammond. By the career numbers, Isaac Mattson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.