Allen Levrault vs. The Only Nolan — Career Comparison

Allen Levrault built a career as a starting pitcher and The Only Nolan as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. The Only Nolan posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.98 and WHIP 1.265 compared to 5.59 and 1.664 for Allen Levrault. By the career numbers, The Only Nolan had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.