Willie Cathey vs. Pete Cimino — Career Comparison

Willie Cathey built a career as a starting pitcher and Pete Cimino as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Pete Cimino posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.07 and WHIP 1.273 compared to 5.17 and 1.365 for Willie Cathey. By the career numbers, Pete Cimino had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.