Ben Hendrickson vs. Chuck McElroy — Career Comparison

Ben Hendrickson built a career as a starting pitcher and Chuck McElroy as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Chuck McElroy posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.9 and WHIP 1.531 compared to 7.41 and 1.869 for Ben Hendrickson. By the career numbers, Chuck McElroy had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.