Thomas Hatch vs. Herman Purcell — Career Comparison

Herman Purcell 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. Thomas Hatch posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.24 and WHIP 1.621 compared to 6.75 and 2.250 for Herman Purcell. By the career numbers, Thomas Hatch had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.