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Posted By: Kevin Cummings

Most statistical analyses I've seen rank Welch very low for that reason. Tony Mullane, for instance, had a slightly worse won-loss record, but played for crummier teams. Had he had the benefit of better teams, his record probably would have surpassed Welch's.

For 19th century pitchers, Bill James ranks Tony Mullane, Bob Caruthers and Tommy Bond ahead of Welch. James Vail (a SABRmetician) ranks Jim McCormick, Tommy Bond, Bob Caruthers, Will White and Charlie Buffinton ahead of Welch.

So, Julie, if you want Caruthers in you have to give up Welch!

But you should keep your McPhee scorecard!