Luis Aloma vs. Satchel Davis — Career Comparison

Satchel Davis built a career as a starting pitcher and Luis Aloma as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Luis Aloma posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.44 and WHIP 1.373 compared to 6.48 and 1.700 for Satchel Davis. By the career numbers, Luis Aloma had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.