Eddie Kunz vs. Willie McMeans — Career Comparison

Willie McMeans built a career as a starting pitcher and Eddie Kunz as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Willie McMeans posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.56 and WHIP 2.057 compared to 13.5 and 2.250 for Eddie Kunz. By the career numbers, Willie McMeans had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.