Ralph McCabe vs. Dick Welteroth — Career Comparison

Ralph McCabe built a career as a starting pitcher and Dick Welteroth as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dick Welteroth posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.48 and WHIP 1.980 compared to 11.25 and 1.750 for Ralph McCabe. By the career numbers, Dick Welteroth had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.