Joe Landrum vs. Reeve McKay — Career Comparison

Joe Landrum built a career as a starting pitcher and Reeve McKay as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Joe Landrum posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.64 and WHIP 1.545 compared to 9 and 1.000 for Reeve McKay. By the career numbers, Joe Landrum had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.