Earl Allen vs. Scott Davison — Career Comparison

Earl Allen built a career as a starting pitcher and Scott Davison as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Earl Allen posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.75 and WHIP 2.167 compared to 8.1 and 1.650 for Scott Davison. By the career numbers, Earl Allen had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.