David Hess vs. Aaron Taylor — Career Comparison

David Hess built a career as a starting pitcher and Aaron Taylor 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 8.86 and 1.828 for Aaron Taylor. By the career numbers, David Hess had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.