Roger McKee vs. John Poloni — Career Comparison

John Poloni built a career as a starting pitcher and Roger McKee as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Roger McKee posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.87 and WHIP 1.304 compared to 6.43 and 1.286 for John Poloni. By the career numbers, Roger McKee had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.