Rube Fischer vs. Don Hendrickson — Career Comparison

Rube Fischer built a career as a starting pitcher and Don Hendrickson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Don Hendrickson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.9 and WHIP 1.580 compared to 5.1 and 1.667 for Rube Fischer. By the career numbers, Don Hendrickson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.