Danny Hultzen vs. Jim Pastorius — Career Comparison

Jim Pastorius built a career as a starting pitcher and Danny Hultzen as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Danny Hultzen posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 0 and WHIP 1.800 compared to 3.12 and 1.352 for Jim Pastorius. By the career numbers, Danny Hultzen had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.