Bill McClain vs. Steve Stemle — Career Comparison

Bill McClain built a career as a starting pitcher and Steve Stemle as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Steve Stemle posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 8.64 and WHIP 1.920 compared to 22.5 and 3.000 for Bill McClain. By the career numbers, Steve Stemle had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.