Jason Beverlin vs. Kevin McGowan — Career Comparison

Jason Beverlin built a career as a starting pitcher and Kevin McGowan as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Kevin McGowan posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.19 and WHIP 1.615 compared to 8.69 and 1.831 for Jason Beverlin. By the career numbers, Kevin McGowan had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.