Eggie Hensley vs. Yoervis Medina — Career Comparison

Eggie Hensley built a career as a starting pitcher and Yoervis Medina as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Yoervis Medina posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.08 and WHIP 1.432 compared to 4.17 and 1.414 for Eggie Hensley. By the career numbers, Yoervis Medina had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.