Clifford Allen vs. Ed Eiteljorge — Career Comparison

Clifford Allen built a career as a starting pitcher and Ed Eiteljorge as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ed Eiteljorge posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.68 and WHIP 1.989 compared to 9.47 and 2.474 for Clifford Allen. By the career numbers, Ed Eiteljorge had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.