Adam Peterson vs. Carmen Pignatiello — Career Comparison

Adam Peterson built a career as a starting pitcher and Carmen Pignatiello as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Adam Peterson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.46 and WHIP 1.516 compared to 6.75 and 2.625 for Carmen Pignatiello. By the career numbers, Adam Peterson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.