Clem Hausmann vs. Dave Thies — Career Comparison

Clem Hausmann built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Thies as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Clem Hausmann posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.21 and WHIP 1.525 compared to 4.62 and 1.500 for Dave Thies. By the career numbers, Clem Hausmann had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.