Robbie Erlin vs. Miguel Sanchez — Career Comparison

Robbie Erlin built a career as a starting pitcher and Miguel Sanchez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Miguel Sanchez posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.12 and WHIP 1.653 compared to 4.87 and 1.297 for Robbie Erlin. By the career numbers, Miguel Sanchez had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.