Chris Hook vs. Kevin Mulvey — Career Comparison

Kevin Mulvey built a career as a starting pitcher and Chris Hook as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Chris Hook posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.89 and WHIP 1.812 compared to 7.9 and 1.756 for Kevin Mulvey. By the career numbers, Chris Hook had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.