Devern Hansack vs. Brian Sweeney — Career Comparison

Devern Hansack built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Sweeney as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brian Sweeney posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.38 and WHIP 1.231 compared to 3.7 and 1.151 for Devern Hansack. By the career numbers, Brian Sweeney had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.