Danny McDevitt vs. Ed Monroe — Career Comparison

Danny McDevitt built a career as a starting pitcher and Ed Monroe as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ed Monroe posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.52 and WHIP 1.435 compared to 4.4 and 1.616 for Danny McDevitt. By the career numbers, Ed Monroe had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.