Edwin Almonte vs. Paul Pettit — Career Comparison

Paul Pettit built a career as a starting pitcher and Edwin Almonte as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Paul Pettit posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 7.34 and WHIP 1.826 compared to 11.12 and 2.382 for Edwin Almonte. By the career numbers, Paul Pettit had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.