Kolby Allard vs. Brad Salmon — Career Comparison

Kolby Allard built a career as a starting pitcher and Brad Salmon as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brad Salmon posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.13 and WHIP 1.375 compared to 5.34 and 1.409 for Kolby Allard. By the career numbers, Brad Salmon had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.