Junior Herndon vs. Eddie Kunz — Career Comparison

Junior Herndon built a career as a starting pitcher and Eddie Kunz as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Junior Herndon posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.33 and WHIP 1.992 compared to 13.5 and 2.250 for Eddie Kunz. By the career numbers, Junior Herndon had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.