Frank Figgemeier vs. Craig McMurtry — Career Comparison

Craig McMurtry built a career as a starting pitcher and Frank Figgemeier as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Craig McMurtry posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.08 and WHIP 1.502 compared to 11.25 and 2.000 for Frank Figgemeier. By the career numbers, Craig McMurtry had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.