Danny MacFayden vs. Sean Whiteside — Career Comparison

Danny MacFayden built a career as a starting pitcher and Sean Whiteside as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Danny MacFayden posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.96 and WHIP 1.424 compared to 14.73 and 3.273 for Sean Whiteside. By the career numbers, Danny MacFayden had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.