Bill Henderson vs. George Murray — Career Comparison

George Murray built a career as a starting pitcher and Bill Henderson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bill Henderson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.5 and WHIP 1.375 compared to 5.38 and 1.559 for George Murray. By the career numbers, Bill Henderson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.