Preston Hanna vs. Ed Stauffer — Career Comparison

Preston Hanna built a career as a starting pitcher and Ed Stauffer as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Preston Hanna posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.61 and WHIP 1.690 compared to 5.85 and 1.887 for Ed Stauffer. By the career numbers, Preston Hanna had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.