Bob File vs. Pete Sims — Career Comparison

Pete Sims built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob File as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob File posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.2 and WHIP 1.464 compared to 4.32 and 1.440 for Pete Sims. By the career numbers, Bob File had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.