Ralph McCabe vs. Tex Wilson — Career Comparison

Ralph McCabe built a career as a starting pitcher and Tex Wilson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ralph McCabe posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 11.25 and WHIP 1.750 compared to 14.73 and 2.182 for Tex Wilson. By the career numbers, Ralph McCabe had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.