Jim Peterson vs. Anthony Slama — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, Jim Peterson and Anthony Slama are fairly close on the surface numbers. Jim Peterson posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.665 vs 1.857) and home runs allowed (0.74 per nine innings vs 1.29). Anthony Slama had the advantage in ERA (5.14 vs 5.27). By the career numbers, Jim Peterson had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.