Roy Hitt vs. Casey Sadler — Career Comparison

Roy Hitt built a career as a starting pitcher and Casey Sadler as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Casey Sadler posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.86 and WHIP 1.162 compared to 3.4 and 1.298 for Roy Hitt. By the career numbers, Casey Sadler had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.