Jose Hernandez vs. Chuck Stobbs — Career Comparison

Chuck Stobbs built a career as a starting pitcher and Jose Hernandez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Chuck Stobbs posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.29 and WHIP 1.441 compared to 4.82 and 1.464 for Jose Hernandez. By the career numbers, Chuck Stobbs had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.