Mike McQueen vs. Atahualpa Severino — Career Comparison

Mike McQueen built a career as a starting pitcher and Atahualpa Severino as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Atahualpa Severino posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.86 and WHIP 1.286 compared to 4.66 and 1.525 for Mike McQueen. By the career numbers, Atahualpa Severino had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.