Allan Simpson vs. Hi West — Career Comparison

Hi West built a career as a starting pitcher and Allan Simpson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Hi West posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.87 and WHIP 1.587 compared to 6.06 and 1.694 for Allan Simpson. By the career numbers, Hi West had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.