Brian Broderick vs. George McQuillan — Career Comparison

George McQuillan built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Broderick as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. George McQuillan posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.38 and WHIP 1.131 compared to 6.57 and 1.541 for Brian Broderick. By the career numbers, George McQuillan had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.