Mike Loynd vs. Pryor McBee — Career Comparison

Mike Loynd built a career as a starting pitcher and Pryor McBee as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mike Loynd posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.82 and WHIP 1.698 compared to 6.75 and 3.000 for Pryor McBee. By the career numbers, Mike Loynd had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.