Ralph McCabe vs. Jim Walkup — Career Comparison

Ralph McCabe built a career as a starting pitcher and Jim Walkup as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jim Walkup posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.4 and WHIP 1.800 compared to 11.25 and 1.750 for Ralph McCabe. By the career numbers, Jim Walkup had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.