Ralph McCabe vs. Pat Neshek — Career Comparison

Ralph McCabe built a career as a starting pitcher and Pat Neshek as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Pat Neshek posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.82 and WHIP 1.084 compared to 11.25 and 1.750 for Ralph McCabe. By the career numbers, Pat Neshek had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.