John McCrary vs. George Radbourn — Career Comparison

John McCrary built a career as a starting pitcher and George Radbourn as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. George Radbourn posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.55 and WHIP 2.045 compared to 15.95 and 2.795 for John McCrary. By the career numbers, George Radbourn had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.