Don Carman vs. Brian Sanches — Career Comparison

Don Carman built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Sanches as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brian Sanches led in run prevention (ERA+ 143 vs 91), home run suppression (HR9+ 96 vs 77), and strikeout rate (K%+ 101 vs 95). Don Carman held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 90 vs 86). Role difference aside, Brian Sanches holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.