Cal McLish vs. Heath Murray — Career Comparison

Cal McLish built a career as a starting pitcher and Heath Murray as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Cal McLish led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 116 vs 84), run prevention (ERA+ 97 vs 72), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 91 vs 77). Role difference aside, Cal McLish holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.