Dan McGinn vs. Jimmy Serrano — Career Comparison

Jimmy Serrano built a career as a starting pitcher and Dan McGinn as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jimmy Serrano posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.68 and WHIP 1.439 compared to 5.11 and 1.691 for Dan McGinn. By the career numbers, Jimmy Serrano had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.