Paul Penson vs. Eric Plunk — Career Comparison

Paul Penson built a career as a starting pitcher and Eric Plunk as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Eric Plunk posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.82 and WHIP 1.478 compared to 4.5 and 1.750 for Paul Penson. By the career numbers, Eric Plunk had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.