Cameron Cairncross vs. David Clyde — Career Comparison

David Clyde built a career as a starting pitcher and Cameron Cairncross as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Cameron Cairncross posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.86 and WHIP 1.607 compared to 4.63 and 1.540 for David Clyde. By the career numbers, Cameron Cairncross had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.