Sean Doolittle vs. George Susce — Career Comparison

George Susce 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 posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.2 and WHIP 1.045 compared to 4.42 and 1.435 for George Susce. By the career numbers, Sean Doolittle had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.