Greg Brummett vs. Willie McGill — Career Comparison

Greg Brummett built a career as a starting pitcher and Willie McGill as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Willie McGill posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.57 and WHIP 1.667 compared to 5.08 and 1.541 for Greg Brummett. By the career numbers, Willie McGill had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.