Preston Claiborne vs. Tom Sunkel — Career Comparison

Tom Sunkel built a career as a starting pitcher and Preston Claiborne as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Preston Claiborne posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.05 and WHIP 1.514 compared to 4.53 and 1.593 for Tom Sunkel. By the career numbers, Preston Claiborne had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.