Earl Allen vs. Al Smith — Career Comparison

Earl Allen built a career as a starting pitcher and Al Smith 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 9 and 3.000 for Al Smith. By the career numbers, Earl Allen had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.