Randy Hennis vs. Bill Hoffer — Career Comparison

Randy Hennis built a career as a starting pitcher and Bill Hoffer as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Randy Hennis posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 0 and WHIP 0.414 compared to 3.75 and 1.424 for Bill Hoffer. By the career numbers, Randy Hennis had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.