Mike Balas vs. Bob Hendley — Career Comparison

Bob Hendley built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Balas as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Hendley posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.97 and WHIP 1.390 compared to 6.75 and 2.250 for Mike Balas. By the career numbers, Bob Hendley had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.