Red Hardy vs. Tom Poholsky — Career Comparison

Tom Poholsky 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. Tom Poholsky posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.93 and WHIP 1.324 compared to 6.75 and 3.750 for Red Hardy. By the career numbers, Tom Poholsky had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.