Hosea Allen vs. Floyd Stromme — Career Comparison

Hosea Allen built a career as a starting pitcher and Floyd Stromme as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Floyd Stromme posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.85 and WHIP 2.000 compared to 7.13 and 1.648 for Hosea Allen. By the career numbers, Floyd Stromme had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.