Tom Dettore vs. Andy Sonnanstine — Career Comparison

Andy Sonnanstine built a career as a starting pitcher and Tom Dettore 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 103), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 109 vs 94), and run prevention (ERA+ 90 vs 78). Tom Dettore held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 107 vs 101). Role difference aside, Andy Sonnanstine holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.