Henry Mathewson vs. Stolmy Pimentel — Career Comparison

Henry Mathewson built a career as a starting pitcher and Stolmy Pimentel as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Stolmy Pimentel posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.39 and WHIP 1.388 compared to 4.91 and 2.000 for Henry Mathewson. By the career numbers, Stolmy Pimentel had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.