Casey Daigle vs. Al LaMacchia — Career Comparison

Casey Daigle built a career as a starting pitcher and Al LaMacchia as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Al LaMacchia posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.46 and WHIP 1.696 compared to 7.16 and 2.023 for Casey Daigle. By the career numbers, Al LaMacchia had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.