Jeff McCurry vs. Johnny Stuart — Career Comparison

Johnny Stuart built a career as a starting pitcher and Jeff McCurry as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Johnny Stuart posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.76 and WHIP 1.443 compared to 5.89 and 1.839 for Jeff McCurry. By the career numbers, Johnny Stuart had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.