Curt Barclay vs. Macay McBride — Career Comparison

Curt Barclay 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. Curt Barclay posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.48 and WHIP 1.385 compared to 4.35 and 1.665 for Macay McBride. By the career numbers, Curt Barclay had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.