Troy Mattes vs. Hal White — Career Comparison

Troy Mattes built a career as a starting pitcher and Hal White as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Hal White posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.78 and WHIP 1.440 compared to 6 and 1.644 for Troy Mattes. By the career numbers, Hal White had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.