Dwight Bernard vs. Ed Henderson — Career Comparison

Ed Henderson built a career as a starting pitcher and Dwight Bernard as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dwight Bernard posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.14 and WHIP 1.648 compared to 4.15 and 1.308 for Ed Henderson. By the career numbers, Dwight Bernard had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.