Bob Hartman vs. Mike Pazik — Career Comparison

Mike Pazik built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Hartman as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Hartman posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.21 and WHIP 1.579 compared to 5.79 and 1.693 for Mike Pazik. By the career numbers, Bob Hartman had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.