Rip Coleman vs. Brad Hennessey — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Rip Coleman and Brad Hennessey are fairly close on the surface numbers. Rip Coleman posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.58 vs 4.69) and home runs allowed (0.76 per nine innings vs 1.1). Brad Hennessey had the advantage in WHIP (1.508 vs 1.670). By the career numbers, Rip Coleman 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.