Jamie Callahan vs. Brad Hennessey — Career Comparison

Brad Hennessey built a career as a starting pitcher and Jamie Callahan as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jamie Callahan posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.05 and WHIP 1.200 compared to 4.69 and 1.508 for Brad Hennessey. By the career numbers, Jamie Callahan had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.