Harry Heitmann vs. Al Mahon — Career Comparison

Harry Heitmann built a career as a starting pitcher and Al Mahon as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Al Mahon posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 22.85 and WHIP 4.154 compared to 108 and 12.000 for Harry Heitmann. By the career numbers, Al Mahon had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.