Hoby Milner vs. Al Piechota — Career Comparison

Al Piechota built a career as a starting pitcher and Hoby Milner as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Hoby Milner posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.82 and WHIP 1.260 compared to 5.66 and 1.774 for Al Piechota. By the career numbers, Hoby Milner had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.