Jumbo McGinnis vs. Doug McWeeny — Career Comparison

Doug McWeeny 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 4.17 and 1.508 for Doug McWeeny. By the career numbers, Jumbo McGinnis had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.