Bill McClain vs. Charles Witherow — Career Comparison

Bill McClain built a career as a starting pitcher and Charles Witherow as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Charles Witherow posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 18 and WHIP 4.000 compared to 22.5 and 3.000 for Bill McClain. By the career numbers, Charles Witherow had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.