Lance McCullers Jr. vs. Amos Willingham — Career Comparison

Lance McCullers Jr. built a career as a starting pitcher and Amos Willingham as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Lance McCullers Jr. posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.7 and WHIP 1.296 compared to 7.11 and 1.895 for Amos Willingham. By the career numbers, Lance McCullers Jr. had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.