Pat McGlothin vs. Sterling Slaughter — Career Comparison

Sterling Slaughter built a career as a starting pitcher and Pat McGlothin as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Pat McGlothin posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.6 and WHIP 1.358 compared to 5.75 and 1.974 for Sterling Slaughter. By the career numbers, Pat McGlothin had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.