Jack Bentley vs. Dennis Lewallyn — Career Comparison

Jack Bentley built a career as a starting pitcher and Dennis Lewallyn as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jack Bentley posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.01 and WHIP 1.434 compared to 4.48 and 1.481 for Dennis Lewallyn. By the career numbers, Jack Bentley had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.