Jumbo McGinnis vs. Scott McGregor — Career Comparison

Scott McGregor built a career as a starting pitcher and Jumbo McGinnis as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jumbo McGinnis posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.95 and WHIP 1.164 compared to 3.99 and 1.303 for Scott McGregor. By the career numbers, Jumbo McGinnis had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.