Larry Cheney vs. Jon Huber — Career Comparison

Larry Cheney built a career as a starting pitcher and Jon Huber as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jon Huber posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.57 and WHIP 1.214 compared to 2.7 and 1.243 for Larry Cheney. By the career numbers, Jon Huber had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.