David Hess vs. Ricky Trlicek — Career Comparison

David Hess built a career as a starting pitcher and Ricky Trlicek as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ricky Trlicek posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.23 and WHIP 1.655 compared to 6.25 and 1.545 for David Hess. By the career numbers, Ricky Trlicek had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.