Kurt Birkins vs. Hugh McQuillan — Career Comparison

Hugh McQuillan built a career as a starting pitcher and Kurt Birkins as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Hugh McQuillan posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.83 and WHIP 1.404 compared to 5.85 and 1.553 for Kurt Birkins. By the career numbers, Hugh McQuillan had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.