Jim McGlothlin vs. Cory Wade — Career Comparison

Jim McGlothlin built a career as a starting pitcher and Cory Wade as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Cory Wade led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 181 vs 112), run prevention (ERA+ 146 vs 101), and strikeout rate (K%+ 100 vs 83). Jim McGlothlin held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 93 vs 82). Role difference aside, Cory Wade holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.