Lefty Clay vs. Brad Hennessey — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Lefty Clay and Brad Hennessey are fairly close on the surface numbers. Lefty Clay posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.5 vs 4.69) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 1.1). Brad Hennessey had the advantage in WHIP (1.508 vs 1.875). By the career numbers, Lefty Clay had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.