Herb Harris vs. Adam Pettyjohn — Career Comparison

Adam Pettyjohn built a career as a starting pitcher and Herb Harris as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Adam Pettyjohn posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.65 and WHIP 1.710 compared to 10.29 and 2.714 for Herb Harris. By the career numbers, Adam Pettyjohn had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.