Joe Hatten vs. Gary Wayne — Career Comparison

Joe Hatten built a career as a starting pitcher and Gary Wayne as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Joe Hatten posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.87 and WHIP 1.487 compared to 3.93 and 1.442 for Gary Wayne. By the career numbers, Joe Hatten had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.