David Hess vs. Candy Sierra — Career Comparison

David Hess built a career as a starting pitcher and Candy Sierra as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Candy Sierra posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.53 and WHIP 1.988 compared to 6.25 and 1.545 for David Hess. By the career numbers, Candy Sierra had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.