Danny McDevitt vs. Gene Rounsaville — Career Comparison

Danny McDevitt built a career as a starting pitcher and Gene Rounsaville as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Danny McDevitt posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.4 and WHIP 1.616 compared to 9.95 and 1.895 for Gene Rounsaville. By the career numbers, Danny McDevitt had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.