Von McDaniel vs. Walter Thornton — Career Comparison

Von McDaniel built a career as a starting pitcher and Walter Thornton as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Von McDaniel posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.45 and WHIP 1.297 compared to 4.18 and 1.537 for Walter Thornton. By the career numbers, Von McDaniel had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.