Paul Abbott vs. Lum Davenport — Career Comparison

Paul Abbott built a career as a starting pitcher and Lum Davenport as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Paul Abbott posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.92 and WHIP 1.515 compared to 7.71 and 1.954 for Lum Davenport. By the career numbers, Paul Abbott had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.