Cal McLish vs. Spencer Pumpelly — Career Comparison

Cal McLish built a career as a starting pitcher and Spencer Pumpelly as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Cal McLish posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4 and WHIP 1.418 compared to 9 and 2.000 for Spencer Pumpelly. By the career numbers, Cal McLish had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.