Heath Haynes vs. Addie Joss — Career Comparison

Addie Joss built a career as a starting pitcher and Heath Haynes as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Heath Haynes posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 0 and WHIP 1.636 compared to 1.89 and 0.968 for Addie Joss. By the career numbers, Heath Haynes had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.