Roberto Duran vs. Nolan McLean — Career Comparison

Nolan McLean built a career as a starting pitcher and Roberto Duran as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Nolan McLean posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.06 and WHIP 1.042 compared to 6.58 and 1.846 for Roberto Duran. By the career numbers, Nolan McLean had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.