Robbie Erlin vs. Cam Sanders — Career Comparison

Robbie Erlin built a career as a starting pitcher and Cam Sanders as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Robbie Erlin posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.87 and WHIP 1.297 compared to 8.1 and 2.100 for Cam Sanders. By the career numbers, Robbie Erlin had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.