Eddie Higgins vs. Steve Senteney — Career Comparison

Eddie Higgins built a career as a starting pitcher and Steve Senteney as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Eddie Higgins posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.48 and WHIP 1.402 compared to 4.91 and 1.364 for Steve Senteney. By the career numbers, Eddie Higgins had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.