Cody Allen vs. Gready McKinnis — Career Comparison

Gready McKinnis built a career as a starting pitcher and Cody Allen as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Cody Allen posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.14 and WHIP 1.253 compared to 3.41 and 1.227 for Gready McKinnis. By the career numbers, Cody Allen had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.