Ralph McCabe vs. Ed O'Neil — Career Comparison

Ralph McCabe built a career as a starting pitcher and Ed O'Neil as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ed O'Neil posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 9.26 and WHIP 2.294 compared to 11.25 and 1.750 for Ralph McCabe. By the career numbers, Ed O'Neil had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.