Lou Grasmick vs. Ralph McCabe — Career Comparison

Ralph McCabe built a career as a starting pitcher and Lou Grasmick as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Lou Grasmick posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 7.2 and WHIP 2.200 compared to 11.25 and 1.750 for Ralph McCabe. By the career numbers, Lou Grasmick had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.