Pat Ahearne vs. William McCarthy — Career Comparison

Pat Ahearne built a career as a starting pitcher and William McCarthy as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. William McCarthy posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 9 and WHIP 2.500 compared to 11.7 and 2.600 for Pat Ahearne. By the career numbers, William McCarthy had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.