Kent Peterson vs. Ricky Pickett — Career Comparison

Kent Peterson built a career as a starting pitcher and Ricky Pickett as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Kent Peterson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.95 and WHIP 1.544 compared to 81 and 10.500 for Ricky Pickett. By the career numbers, Kent Peterson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.