Harry Kincannon vs. Kevin Whelan — Career Comparison

Harry Kincannon built a career as a starting pitcher and Kevin Whelan as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Harry Kincannon posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.56 and WHIP 1.572 compared to 9 and 3.333 for Kevin Whelan. By the career numbers, Harry Kincannon had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.