Herbert Hill vs. Lefty Hoerst — Career Comparison

Lefty Hoerst built a career as a starting pitcher and Herbert Hill as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Herbert Hill posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 0 and WHIP 1.500 compared to 5.17 and 1.598 for Lefty Hoerst. By the career numbers, Herbert Hill had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.