Larry Cheney vs. Henry Villar — Career Comparison

Larry Cheney built a career as a starting pitcher and Henry Villar as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Larry Cheney posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.7 and WHIP 1.243 compared to 4.5 and 1.333 for Henry Villar. By the career numbers, Larry Cheney had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.