Pete Appleton vs. Billy Sadler — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Pete Appleton posted a stronger line than Billy Sadler. Pete Appleton posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.3 vs 4.53) and home runs allowed (0.6 per nine innings vs 1.45). By the career numbers, Pete Appleton had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.