Johnny Allen vs. Mike Balas — Career Comparison

Johnny Allen built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Balas as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Johnny Allen posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.75 and WHIP 1.326 compared to 6.75 and 2.250 for Mike Balas. By the career numbers, Johnny Allen had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.