Erik Hanson vs. Dick Thoenen — Career Comparison

Erik Hanson built a career as a starting pitcher and Dick Thoenen as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Erik Hanson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.15 and WHIP 1.370 compared to 9 and 2.000 for Dick Thoenen. By the career numbers, Erik Hanson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.