Casey Janssen vs. Sandy McDougal — Career Comparison

Sandy McDougal built a career as a starting pitcher and Casey Janssen as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Casey Janssen posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.63 and WHIP 1.238 compared to 3.97 and 1.469 for Sandy McDougal. By the career numbers, Casey Janssen had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.