James McDonald vs. George Weidman — Career Comparison

James McDonald built a career as a starting pitcher and George Weidman as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. George Weidman posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.61 and WHIP 1.317 compared to 4.2 and 1.442 for James McDonald. By the career numbers, George Weidman had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.