Art Mahaffey vs. Joe Mulligan — Career Comparison

Art Mahaffey built a career as a starting pitcher and Joe Mulligan as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Joe Mulligan posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.63 and WHIP 1.634 compared to 4.17 and 1.351 for Art Mahaffey. By the career numbers, Joe Mulligan had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.