Walter Ball vs. Macay McBride — Career Comparison

Walter Ball built a career as a starting pitcher and Macay McBride as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Walter Ball posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.65 and WHIP 1.220 compared to 4.35 and 1.665 for Macay McBride. By the career numbers, Walter Ball had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.