Carl Hubbell vs. Mac MacArthur — Career Comparison

Carl Hubbell 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. Carl Hubbell posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.98 and WHIP 1.166 compared to 5.02 and 1.500 for Mac MacArthur. By the career numbers, Carl Hubbell had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.