Henry Mathewson vs. Drew Storen — Career Comparison

Henry Mathewson built a career as a starting pitcher and Drew Storen as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Drew Storen posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.45 and WHIP 1.240 compared to 4.91 and 2.000 for Henry Mathewson. By the career numbers, Drew Storen had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.