Ralph McCabe vs. J. J. Trujillo — Career Comparison

Ralph McCabe built a career as a starting pitcher and J. J. Trujillo as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. J. J. Trujillo posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 10.13 and WHIP 3.750 compared to 11.25 and 1.750 for Ralph McCabe. By the career numbers, J. J. Trujillo had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.