John McCloskey vs. Bob McCrory — Career Comparison

John McCloskey built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob McCrory as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John McCloskey posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.6 and WHIP 1.520 compared to 16.46 and 3.293 for Bob McCrory. By the career numbers, John McCloskey had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.