A. J. Cole vs. Bob Sadowski — Career Comparison

Bob Sadowski built a career as a starting pitcher and A. J. Cole 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 home run suppression (HR9+ 103 vs 63), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 77), and run prevention (ERA+ 98 vs 86). A. J. Cole held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 99 vs 95). Role difference aside, Bob Sadowski holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.