Sean Doolittle vs. Lary Sorensen — Career Comparison

Lary Sorensen built a career as a starting pitcher and Sean Doolittle as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Sean Doolittle led in strikeout rate (K%+ 114 vs 61), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 126 vs 98), and run prevention (ERA+ 119 vs 95). Role difference aside, Sean Doolittle holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.