James McDermott vs. Wimpy Quinn — Career Comparison

James McDermott built a career as a starting pitcher and Wimpy Quinn as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Wimpy Quinn posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 7.2 and WHIP 1.200 compared to 8.14 and 2.492 for James McDermott. By the career numbers, Wimpy Quinn had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.