Allan Collamore vs. Dave LaRoche — Career Comparison

Allan Collamore built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave LaRoche as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Allan Collamore posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.3 and WHIP 1.351 compared to 3.53 and 1.390 for Dave LaRoche. By the career numbers, Allan Collamore had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.