Danny McClellan vs. Jim Peterson — Career Comparison

Danny McClellan built a career as a starting pitcher and Jim Peterson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Danny McClellan posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.89 and WHIP 1.184 compared to 5.27 and 1.665 for Jim Peterson. By the career numbers, Danny McClellan had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.