Charlie Cady vs. Adrian Sampson — Career Comparison

Adrian Sampson built a career as a starting pitcher and Charlie Cady as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Charlie Cady posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.77 and WHIP 1.558 compared to 4.43 and 1.353 for Adrian Sampson. By the career numbers, Charlie Cady had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.