Merle Adkins vs. Bob Sadowski — Career Comparison

Bob Sadowski built a career as a starting pitcher and Merle Adkins as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Sadowski posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.87 and WHIP 1.281 compared to 5 and 1.926 for Merle Adkins. By the career numbers, Bob Sadowski had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.