George Mack vs. Junior Walsh — Career Comparison

George Mack built a career as a starting pitcher and Junior Walsh as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Junior Walsh posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.88 and WHIP 1.617 compared to 7.19 and 1.890 for George Mack. By the career numbers, Junior Walsh had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.