Dave Davenport vs. Will McEnaney — Career Comparison

Dave Davenport built a career as a starting pitcher and Will McEnaney as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Davenport posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.93 and WHIP 1.249 compared to 3.76 and 1.439 for Will McEnaney. By the career numbers, Dave Davenport had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.