Francisco Cordero vs. Bob Sadowski — Career Comparison

Bob Sadowski built a career as a starting pitcher and Francisco Cordero 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 walk avoidance (BB%+ 103 vs 90), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 98 vs 91), and strikeout rate (K%+ 95 vs 90). Francisco Cordero held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 103 vs 98). Role difference aside, Bob Sadowski holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.