Vic Aldridge vs. Jim Sullivan — Career Comparison

Vic Aldridge built a career as a starting pitcher and Jim Sullivan as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Vic Aldridge posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.76 and WHIP 1.364 compared to 5.52 and 1.950 for Jim Sullivan. By the career numbers, Vic Aldridge had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.