Adam Pettyjohn vs. John Wasdin — Career Comparison

Adam Pettyjohn built a career as a starting pitcher and John Wasdin as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Wasdin posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.28 and WHIP 1.462 compared to 6.65 and 1.710 for Adam Pettyjohn. By the career numbers, John Wasdin had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.