Tom Gorman vs. Dan Petry — Career Comparison

Dan Petry built a career as a starting pitcher and Tom Gorman as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tom Gorman led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 132 vs 82), strikeout rate (K%+ 99 vs 80), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 99 vs 82). Dan Petry held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 90 vs 87). Role difference aside, Tom Gorman holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.