David Hess vs. Brian Tallet — Career Comparison

David Hess built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Tallet as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brian Tallet posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.79 and WHIP 1.504 compared to 6.25 and 1.545 for David Hess. By the career numbers, Brian Tallet had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.