Blair Henley vs. Walt Woods — Career Comparison

Blair Henley built a career as a starting pitcher and Walt Woods as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Walt Woods posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.34 and WHIP 1.350 compared to 135 and 21.000 for Blair Henley. By the career numbers, Walt Woods had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.