Mike Duvall vs. Jonathan Sanchez — Career Comparison

Jonathan Sanchez built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Duvall as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jonathan Sanchez posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.7 and WHIP 1.483 compared to 4.76 and 1.863 for Mike Duvall. By the career numbers, Jonathan Sanchez had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.