Mike Corkins vs. Bob McCrory — Career Comparison

Mike Corkins built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob McCrory as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mike Corkins posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.39 and WHIP 1.611 compared to 16.46 and 3.293 for Bob McCrory. By the career numbers, Mike Corkins had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.