Thomas Hatch vs. Salvador Poree — Career Comparison

Salvador Poree built a career as a starting pitcher and Thomas Hatch as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Salvador Poree posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.6 and WHIP 1.200 compared to 5.24 and 1.621 for Thomas Hatch. By the career numbers, Salvador Poree had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.