Scott Barlow vs. Rod Henderson — Career Comparison

Rod Henderson built a career as a starting pitcher and Scott Barlow as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Scott Barlow posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.6 and WHIP 1.316 compared to 9.58 and 2.032 for Rod Henderson. By the career numbers, Scott Barlow had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.