Chayce McDermott vs. Tim Sherrill — Career Comparison

Chayce McDermott built a career as a starting pitcher and Tim Sherrill as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tim Sherrill posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 7.71 and WHIP 1.982 compared to 12.79 and 2.447 for Chayce McDermott. By the career numbers, Tim Sherrill had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.