Brian Allard vs. Michael Driscoll — Career Comparison

Brian Allard built a career as a starting pitcher and Michael Driscoll as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brian Allard posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.23 and WHIP 1.369 compared to 5.4 and 1.600 for Michael Driscoll. By the career numbers, Brian Allard had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.