Lance Carter vs. Bob Sadowski — Career Comparison

Bob Sadowski built a career as a starting pitcher and Lance Carter as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Sadowski led in strikeout rate (K%+ 95 vs 64), home run suppression (HR9+ 103 vs 76), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 88). Lance Carter held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 148 vs 103). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Bob Sadowski.