Paul Clemens vs. Larry McKeon — Career Comparison

Paul Clemens built a career as a starting pitcher and Larry McKeon as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Larry McKeon posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.71 and WHIP 1.210 compared to 4.89 and 1.500 for Paul Clemens. By the career numbers, Larry McKeon had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.