Brad Hogg vs. Dave Righetti — Career Comparison

Brad Hogg built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Righetti as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Righetti posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.46 and WHIP 1.372 compared to 3.7 and 1.335 for Brad Hogg. By the career numbers, Dave Righetti had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.