Dale Alderson vs. Chayce McDermott — Career Comparison

Chayce McDermott 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. Dale Alderson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.56 and WHIP 1.794 compared to 12.79 and 2.447 for Chayce McDermott. By the career numbers, Dale Alderson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.