Harry MacPherson vs. Russ Ortiz — Career Comparison

Russ Ortiz built a career as a starting pitcher and Harry MacPherson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Harry MacPherson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 0 and WHIP 1.000 compared to 4.51 and 1.514 for Russ Ortiz. By the career numbers, Harry MacPherson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.