Bob Allen vs. Edward Cabrera — Career Comparison

Edward Cabrera built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Allen as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Edward Cabrera posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.07 and WHIP 1.309 compared to 4.11 and 1.631 for Bob Allen. By the career numbers, Edward Cabrera had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.