Danny McDevitt vs. Lou Sleater — Career Comparison

Danny McDevitt built a career as a starting pitcher and Lou Sleater 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 4.7 and 1.643 for Lou Sleater. By the career numbers, Danny McDevitt had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.