John Leister vs. Ralph McCabe — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, John Leister and Ralph McCabe are fairly close on the surface numbers. John Leister posted stronger numbers in ERA (8.5 vs 11.25) and home runs allowed (2.25 per nine innings vs 6.75). Ralph McCabe had the advantage in WHIP (1.750 vs 2.028). By the career numbers, John Leister had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.