David Hess vs. Ted Welch — Career Comparison

David Hess built a career as a starting pitcher and Ted Welch as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ted Welch posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6 and WHIP 1.500 compared to 6.25 and 1.545 for David Hess. By the career numbers, Ted Welch had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.