Wingo Anderson vs. Jim Sullivan — Career Comparison

Wingo Anderson 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. Jim Sullivan posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.5 and WHIP 1.541 compared to 4.67 and 1.904 for Wingo Anderson. By the career numbers, Jim Sullivan had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.