John McFarland vs. Tim Sherrill — Career Comparison

John McFarland built a career as a starting pitcher and Tim Sherrill as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tim Sherrill posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 7.71 and WHIP 1.982 compared to 12.24 and 2.520 for John McFarland. By the career numbers, Tim Sherrill had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.