Paul Abbott vs. Randy McCament — Career Comparison

Paul Abbott built a career as a starting pitcher and Randy McCament as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Randy McCament posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.8 and WHIP 1.641 compared to 4.92 and 1.515 for Paul Abbott. By the career numbers, Randy McCament had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.