Kent Peterson vs. Chris Reitsma — Career Comparison

Kent Peterson built a career as a starting pitcher and Chris Reitsma as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Chris Reitsma posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.7 and WHIP 1.456 compared to 4.95 and 1.544 for Kent Peterson. By the career numbers, Chris Reitsma had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.