David Hess vs. Frank Sexton — Career Comparison

David Hess built a career as a starting pitcher and Frank Sexton as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Frank Sexton posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.69 and WHIP 1.653 compared to 6.25 and 1.545 for David Hess. By the career numbers, Frank Sexton had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.