Earl Allen vs. Michael Petersen — Career Comparison

Earl Allen built a career as a starting pitcher and Michael Petersen as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Michael Petersen posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.02 and WHIP 1.593 compared to 6.75 and 2.167 for Earl Allen. By the career numbers, Michael Petersen had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.