Ralph McCabe vs. Walter Wilson — Career Comparison

Ralph McCabe built a career as a starting pitcher and Walter Wilson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Walter Wilson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.61 and WHIP 1.578 compared to 11.25 and 1.750 for Ralph McCabe. By the career numbers, Walter Wilson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.