Dale Alderson vs. Darrell May — Career Comparison

Darrell May built a career as a starting pitcher and Dale Alderson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Darrell May posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.16 and WHIP 1.467 compared to 6.56 and 1.794 for Dale Alderson. By the career numbers, Darrell May had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.