Dick Hoover vs. Jamey Wright — Career Comparison

Jamey Wright 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. Jamey Wright posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.81 and WHIP 1.581 compared to 7.71 and 2.357 for Dick Hoover. By the career numbers, Jamey Wright had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.