Frank Linzy vs. Gready McKinnis — Career Comparison

Gready McKinnis built a career as a starting pitcher and Frank Linzy as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Frank Linzy posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.85 and WHIP 1.431 compared to 3.41 and 1.227 for Gready McKinnis. By the career numbers, Frank Linzy had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.