Marc Hall vs. Slim McGrew — Career Comparison

Marc Hall built a career as a starting pitcher and Slim McGrew as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Marc Hall posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.25 and WHIP 1.422 compared to 6.6 and 1.900 for Slim McGrew. By the career numbers, Marc Hall had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.