Ernesto Frieri vs. Henry McHenry — Career Comparison

Henry McHenry built a career as a starting pitcher and Ernesto Frieri as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ernesto Frieri posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.59 and WHIP 1.279 compared to 4.12 and 1.346 for Henry McHenry. By the career numbers, Ernesto Frieri had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.