Ralph McCabe vs. Al Neiger — Career Comparison

Ralph McCabe built a career as a starting pitcher and Al Neiger as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Al Neiger posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.68 and WHIP 1.658 compared to 11.25 and 1.750 for Ralph McCabe. By the career numbers, Al Neiger had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.