Fred Hayner vs. Mitch Talbot — Career Comparison

Mitch Talbot built a career as a starting pitcher and Fred Hayner as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mitch Talbot posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.3 and WHIP 1.663 compared to 13.5 and 3.000 for Fred Hayner. By the career numbers, Mitch Talbot had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.