William McCarthy vs. Shawn Sedlacek — Career Comparison

Shawn Sedlacek built a career as a starting pitcher and William McCarthy as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Shawn Sedlacek posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.72 and WHIP 1.625 compared to 9 and 2.500 for William McCarthy. By the career numbers, Shawn Sedlacek had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.