David Hess vs. Unknown Josh — Career Comparison

David Hess built a career as a starting pitcher and Unknown Josh as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. David Hess posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.25 and WHIP 1.545 compared to 9 and 3.000 for Unknown Josh. By the career numbers, David Hess had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.