Chayce McDermott vs. Red Peery — Career Comparison

Chayce McDermott built a career as a starting pitcher and Red Peery as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Red Peery posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5 and WHIP 1.400 compared to 12.79 and 2.447 for Chayce McDermott. By the career numbers, Red Peery had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.