Ralph McCabe vs. Steve White — Career Comparison

Ralph McCabe built a career as a starting pitcher and Steve White as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Steve White posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.4 and WHIP 2.400 compared to 11.25 and 1.750 for Ralph McCabe. By the career numbers, Steve White had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.