John Barthold vs. Marty McHale — Career Comparison

Marty McHale built a career as a starting pitcher and John Barthold as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Marty McHale posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.57 and WHIP 1.289 compared to 5.06 and 1.875 for John Barthold. By the career numbers, Marty McHale had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.