Bob Ingersoll vs. Andy Van Hekken — Career Comparison

Andy Van Hekken built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Ingersoll as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Ingersoll posted a career ERA of 3 against Andy Van Hekken's 3, with WHIP of 1.667 and 1.467 respectively. The raw numbers call this too close to separate — era context would be needed for a firmer verdict.