Ed Knouff vs. Frank McKenry — Career Comparison

Frank McKenry built a career as a starting pitcher and Ed Knouff as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Frank McKenry posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.1 and WHIP 1.240 compared to 4.17 and 1.487 for Ed Knouff. By the career numbers, Frank McKenry had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.