Paul LaPalme vs. Ralph McCabe — Career Comparison

Ralph McCabe built a career as a starting pitcher and Paul LaPalme as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Paul LaPalme posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.42 and WHIP 1.507 compared to 11.25 and 1.750 for Ralph McCabe. By the career numbers, Paul LaPalme had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.