Rick Henninger vs. Greg Holland — Career Comparison

Rick Henninger built a career as a starting pitcher and Greg Holland as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Rick Henninger posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.74 and WHIP 1.478 compared to 3.14 and 1.238 for Greg Holland. By the career numbers, Rick Henninger had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.