Brian Fisher vs. Tom Sullivan — Career Comparison

Brian Fisher built a career as a starting pitcher and Tom Sullivan as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tom Sullivan posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.04 and WHIP 1.534 compared to 4.39 and 1.423 for Brian Fisher. By the career numbers, Tom Sullivan had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.