Dick Hoover vs. Brian McNichol — Career Comparison

Brian McNichol built a career as a starting pitcher and Dick Hoover as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brian McNichol posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.75 and WHIP 2.063 compared to 7.71 and 2.357 for Dick Hoover. By the career numbers, Brian McNichol had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.