Dewey Adkins vs. Chayce McDermott — Career Comparison

Chayce McDermott built a career as a starting pitcher and Dewey Adkins as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dewey Adkins posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.64 and WHIP 1.657 compared to 12.79 and 2.447 for Chayce McDermott. By the career numbers, Dewey Adkins had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.