Brandon McCarthy vs. Red Waller — Career Comparison

Brandon McCarthy built a career as a starting pitcher and Red Waller as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Red Waller posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 0 and WHIP 3.000 compared to 4.2 and 1.317 for Brandon McCarthy. By the career numbers, Red Waller had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.