Ralph McCabe vs. Gary Timberlake — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Ralph McCabe and Gary Timberlake are fairly close on the surface numbers. Gary Timberlake posted stronger numbers in ERA (7.5 vs 11.25) and home runs allowed (0 per nine innings vs 6.75). Ralph McCabe had the advantage in WHIP (1.750 vs 2.667). By the career numbers, Gary Timberlake had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.