Al Krumm vs. Melido Perez — Career Comparison

Melido Perez built a career as a starting pitcher and Al Krumm as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Melido Perez posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.17 and WHIP 1.358 compared to 10 and 2.000 for Al Krumm. By the career numbers, Melido Perez had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.