Roberto Duran vs. Bill McTigue — Career Comparison

Bill McTigue 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. Bill McTigue posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.19 and WHIP 1.987 compared to 6.58 and 1.846 for Roberto Duran. By the career numbers, Bill McTigue had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.