Robbie Erlin vs. Raul Sanchez — Career Comparison

Robbie Erlin built a career as a starting pitcher and Raul Sanchez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Raul Sanchez posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.62 and WHIP 1.483 compared to 4.87 and 1.297 for Robbie Erlin. By the career numbers, Raul Sanchez had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.