Luke Little vs. Dan Petry — Career Comparison

Dan Petry built a career as a starting pitcher and Luke Little as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Luke Little posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.8 and WHIP 1.415 compared to 3.95 and 1.399 for Dan Petry. By the career numbers, Luke Little had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.