John Boozer vs. Eggie Hensley — Career Comparison

Eggie Hensley built a career as a starting pitcher and John Boozer as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Boozer posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.09 and WHIP 1.456 compared to 4.17 and 1.414 for Eggie Hensley. By the career numbers, John Boozer had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.