Jim Peterson vs. Dick Whitworth — Career Comparison

Dick Whitworth 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. Dick Whitworth posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.76 and WHIP 1.223 compared to 5.27 and 1.665 for Jim Peterson. By the career numbers, Dick Whitworth had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.