Eggie Hensley vs. Bob Myrick — Career Comparison

Eggie Hensley built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Myrick as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Myrick posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.48 and WHIP 1.468 compared to 4.17 and 1.414 for Eggie Hensley. By the career numbers, Bob Myrick had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.