Bill McClain vs. Jason Wheeler — Career Comparison

Bill McClain built a career as a starting pitcher and Jason Wheeler as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jason Wheeler posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 9 and WHIP 3.333 compared to 22.5 and 3.000 for Bill McClain. By the career numbers, Jason Wheeler had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.