Edgar Barnhart vs. Marty McHale — Career Comparison

Marty McHale built a career as a starting pitcher and Edgar Barnhart as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Edgar Barnhart posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 0 and WHIP 2.000 compared to 3.57 and 1.289 for Marty McHale. By the career numbers, Edgar Barnhart had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.