Bobby Chouinard vs. James McDermott — Career Comparison

James McDermott built a career as a starting pitcher and Bobby Chouinard as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bobby Chouinard posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.57 and WHIP 1.503 compared to 8.14 and 2.492 for James McDermott. By the career numbers, Bobby Chouinard had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.