Allen Benson vs. John Mackinson — Career Comparison

Allen Benson built a career as a starting pitcher and John Mackinson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Mackinson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 7.36 and WHIP 1.773 compared to 12.1 and 2.483 for Allen Benson. By the career numbers, John Mackinson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.