David Hess vs. Brendan White — Career Comparison

David Hess built a career as a starting pitcher and Brendan White as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brendan White posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.09 and WHIP 1.352 compared to 6.25 and 1.545 for David Hess. By the career numbers, Brendan White had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.