Red Hardy vs. Brad Peacock — Career Comparison

Brad Peacock built a career as a starting pitcher and Red Hardy as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brad Peacock posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.11 and WHIP 1.313 compared to 6.75 and 3.750 for Red Hardy. By the career numbers, Brad Peacock had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.