Jim McCloskey vs. Jack Savage — Career Comparison

Jim McCloskey built a career as a starting pitcher and Jack Savage as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jack Savage posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 7.67 and WHIP 1.807 compared to 11.25 and 2.125 for Jim McCloskey. By the career numbers, Jack Savage had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.