Robbie Erlin vs. Dennis Sarfate — Career Comparison

Robbie Erlin built a career as a starting pitcher and Dennis Sarfate as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dennis Sarfate posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.53 and WHIP 1.517 compared to 4.87 and 1.297 for Robbie Erlin. By the career numbers, Dennis Sarfate had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.