Sam Frock vs. Al McLean — Career Comparison

Sam Frock built a career as a starting pitcher and Al McLean as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Sam Frock posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.23 and WHIP 1.344 compared to 7.27 and 1.962 for Al McLean. By the career numbers, Sam Frock had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.