David Hess vs. Mike Schooler — Career Comparison

David Hess built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Schooler as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mike Schooler posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.49 and WHIP 1.389 compared to 6.25 and 1.545 for David Hess. By the career numbers, Mike Schooler had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.