Chayce McDermott vs. Jack Phillips — Career Comparison

Chayce McDermott built a career as a starting pitcher and Jack Phillips as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jack Phillips posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 10.38 and WHIP 2.308 compared to 12.79 and 2.447 for Chayce McDermott. By the career numbers, Jack Phillips had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.