Bill McTigue vs. Bryce Montes de Oca — Career Comparison

Bill McTigue built a career as a starting pitcher and Bryce Montes de Oca as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bill McTigue posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.19 and WHIP 1.987 compared to 10.8 and 2.700 for Bryce Montes de Oca. By the career numbers, Bill McTigue had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.