Denny McLain vs. Jose Mujica — Career Comparison

Denny McLain built a career as a starting pitcher and Jose Mujica as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Denny McLain posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.39 and WHIP 1.176 compared to 12.46 and 2.769 for Jose Mujica. By the career numbers, Denny McLain had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.