Cal McLish vs. Billy Taylor — Career Comparison

Cal McLish built a career as a starting pitcher and Billy Taylor as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Billy Taylor led in home run suppression (HR9+ 168 vs 81), strikeout rate (K%+ 129 vs 76), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 131 vs 91). Cal McLish held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 116 vs 112). Role difference aside, Billy Taylor holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.