Clayton Kershaw vs. Steve Senteney — Career Comparison

Clayton Kershaw 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. Clayton Kershaw posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.53 and WHIP 1.028 compared to 4.91 and 1.364 for Steve Senteney. By the career numbers, Clayton Kershaw had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.