Bob McCrory vs. John McFarland — Career Comparison

John McFarland 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 McFarland posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 12.24 and WHIP 2.520 compared to 16.46 and 3.293 for Bob McCrory. By the career numbers, John McFarland had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.