Tom House vs. Dan Petry — Career Comparison

Dan Petry built a career as a starting pitcher and Tom House as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tom House led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 113 vs 82), home run suppression (HR9+ 106 vs 77), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 91 vs 82). Dan Petry held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 90 vs 88). Role difference aside, Tom House holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.