Kevin McGlinchy vs. Robin Roberts — Career Comparison

Robin Roberts built a career as a starting pitcher and Kevin McGlinchy as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Kevin McGlinchy posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.75 and WHIP 1.538 compared to 3.41 and 1.184 for Robin Roberts. By the career numbers, Kevin McGlinchy had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.