Wally Hebert vs. Willie Mills — Career Comparison

Wally Hebert built a career as a starting pitcher and Willie Mills as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Wally Hebert posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.63 and WHIP 1.555 compared to 8.44 and 1.563 for Willie Mills. By the career numbers, Wally Hebert had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.