Stoney McGlynn vs. Willie Mills — Career Comparison

Stoney McGlynn built a career as a starting pitcher and Willie Mills as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Stoney McGlynn posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.95 and WHIP 1.244 compared to 8.44 and 1.563 for Willie Mills. By the career numbers, Stoney McGlynn had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.