Bob McCrory vs. Gary Wheelock — Career Comparison

Gary Wheelock 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. Gary Wheelock posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.4 and WHIP 1.414 compared to 16.46 and 3.293 for Bob McCrory. By the career numbers, Gary Wheelock had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.