Ralph McCabe vs. Tom Newell — Career Comparison

Ralph McCabe built a career as a starting pitcher and Tom Newell as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ralph McCabe posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 11.25 and WHIP 1.750 compared to 36 and 8.000 for Tom Newell. By the career numbers, Ralph McCabe had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.