Howard Black vs. Gus McGinnis — Career Comparison

Howard Black built a career as a starting pitcher and Gus McGinnis as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Gus McGinnis posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.99 and WHIP 1.643 compared to 14.73 and 2.727 for Howard Black. By the career numbers, Gus McGinnis had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.