John Costello vs. Patrick Sandoval — Career Comparison

Patrick Sandoval built a career as a starting pitcher and John Costello as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Patrick Sandoval led in home run suppression (HR9+ 206 vs 115), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 118 vs 99), and strikeout rate (K%+ 99 vs 99). John Costello held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 91 vs 74). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Patrick Sandoval.