Mike McQueen vs. Dwain Sloat — Career Comparison

Mike McQueen built a career as a starting pitcher and Dwain Sloat as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mike McQueen posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.66 and WHIP 1.525 compared to 6.61 and 1.959 for Dwain Sloat. By the career numbers, Mike McQueen had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.