Red Hardy vs. Gerry Staley — Career Comparison

Gerry Staley 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. Gerry Staley posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.7 and WHIP 1.330 compared to 6.75 and 3.750 for Red Hardy. By the career numbers, Gerry Staley had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.