Mack Allison vs. Curtis Partch — Career Comparison

Mack Allison built a career as a starting pitcher and Curtis Partch as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mack Allison posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.17 and WHIP 1.273 compared to 5.52 and 1.548 for Curtis Partch. By the career numbers, Mack Allison had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.