Howard Ehmke vs. Elvis Peguero — Career Comparison

Howard Ehmke built a career as a starting pitcher and Elvis Peguero as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Howard Ehmke posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.75 and WHIP 1.388 compared to 4.26 and 1.511 for Elvis Peguero. By the career numbers, Howard Ehmke had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.