Phil Haugstad vs. Al Santorini — Career Comparison

Al Santorini built a career as a starting pitcher and Phil Haugstad as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Al Santorini posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.29 and WHIP 1.526 compared to 5.59 and 1.633 for Phil Haugstad. By the career numbers, Al Santorini had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.