David Hess vs. Trent Thornton — Career Comparison

David Hess built a career as a starting pitcher and Trent Thornton as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Trent Thornton posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.38 and WHIP 1.344 compared to 6.25 and 1.545 for David Hess. By the career numbers, Trent Thornton had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.