Ralph McCabe vs. Kid Talley — Career Comparison

Ralph McCabe built a career as a starting pitcher and Kid Talley as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Kid Talley posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 9 and WHIP 3.000 compared to 11.25 and 1.750 for Ralph McCabe. By the career numbers, Kid Talley had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.