Wingo Anderson vs. George Sherrill — Career Comparison

Wingo Anderson built a career as a starting pitcher and George Sherrill as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. George Sherrill posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.77 and WHIP 1.409 compared to 4.67 and 1.904 for Wingo Anderson. By the career numbers, George Sherrill had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.