Ralph McCabe vs. Alex Wilson — Career Comparison

Ralph McCabe built a career as a starting pitcher and Alex Wilson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Alex Wilson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.44 and WHIP 1.268 compared to 11.25 and 1.750 for Ralph McCabe. By the career numbers, Alex Wilson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.