Tim McCabe vs. Barney Wolfe — Career Comparison

Barney Wolfe built a career as a starting pitcher and Tim McCabe as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tim McCabe posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.92 and WHIP 1.141 compared to 2.96 and 1.142 for Barney Wolfe. By the career numbers, Tim McCabe had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.