John Foley vs. Joe McIntosh — Career Comparison

Joe McIntosh built a career as a starting pitcher and John Foley as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Joe McIntosh posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.68 and WHIP 1.448 compared to 4.5 and 1.375 for John Foley. By the career numbers, Joe McIntosh had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.