Valerio De Los Santos vs. Andy Sonnanstine — Career Comparison

Andy Sonnanstine built a career as a starting pitcher and Valerio De Los Santos as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Andy Sonnanstine led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 172 vs 97), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 109 vs 92), and home run suppression (HR9+ 96 vs 94). Valerio De Los Santos held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 103 vs 90). Role difference aside, Andy Sonnanstine holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.