Pat Ahearne vs. Francisco Perez — Career Comparison

Pat Ahearne built a career as a starting pitcher and Francisco Perez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Francisco Perez posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.91 and WHIP 1.781 compared to 11.7 and 2.600 for Pat Ahearne. By the career numbers, Francisco Perez had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.