Fred Heimach vs. Mac MacArthur — Career Comparison

Fred Heimach built a career as a starting pitcher and Mac MacArthur as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Fred Heimach posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.46 and WHIP 1.451 compared to 5.02 and 1.500 for Mac MacArthur. By the career numbers, Fred Heimach had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.