Brad Hand vs. Emmett Hopkins — Career Comparison

Emmett Hopkins built a career as a starting pitcher and Brad Hand as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brad Hand posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.75 and WHIP 1.290 compared to 10.05 and 2.093 for Emmett Hopkins. By the career numbers, Brad Hand had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.