Bob McClure vs. Jim Shellenback — Career Comparison

Jim Shellenback built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob McClure as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob McClure led in strikeout rate (K%+ 90 vs 77), walk avoidance (BB%+ 90 vs 86), and run prevention (ERA+ 100 vs 98). Jim Shellenback held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 138 vs 76). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Bob McClure.