Jack Berly vs. Bob McCrory — Career Comparison

Jack Berly built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob McCrory as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jack Berly posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.02 and WHIP 1.593 compared to 16.46 and 3.293 for Bob McCrory. By the career numbers, Jack Berly had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.