Chris Hook vs. Bill McClain — Career Comparison

Bill McClain built a career as a starting pitcher and Chris Hook as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Chris Hook posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.89 and WHIP 1.812 compared to 22.5 and 3.000 for Bill McClain. By the career numbers, Chris Hook had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.