Don Eddy vs. Ralph McCabe — Career Comparison

Ralph McCabe built a career as a starting pitcher and Don Eddy as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Don Eddy posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.36 and WHIP 1.631 compared to 11.25 and 1.750 for Ralph McCabe. By the career numbers, Don Eddy had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.