John McFarland vs. Sparrow Morton — Career Comparison

John McFarland built a career as a starting pitcher and Sparrow Morton as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Sparrow Morton posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.29 and WHIP 1.588 compared to 12.24 and 2.520 for John McFarland. By the career numbers, Sparrow Morton had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.