Les Henderson vs. Red Nelson — Career Comparison

Red Nelson built a career as a starting pitcher and Les Henderson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Les Henderson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 0 and WHIP 3.000 compared to 4.54 and 1.625 for Red Nelson. By the career numbers, Les Henderson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.