William Matthews vs. Lynn McGlothen — Career Comparison

Lynn McGlothen built a career as a starting pitcher and William Matthews as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. William Matthews posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.24 and WHIP 1.560 compared to 3.98 and 1.461 for Lynn McGlothen. By the career numbers, William Matthews had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.