Jeff Harris vs. Blake Hawksworth — Career Comparison

Jeff Harris built a career as a starting pitcher and Blake Hawksworth as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Blake Hawksworth posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.07 and WHIP 1.418 compared to 4.26 and 1.281 for Jeff Harris. By the career numbers, Blake Hawksworth had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.