Richard Lovelady vs. Pete Sunkett — Career Comparison

Pete Sunkett built a career as a starting pitcher and Richard Lovelady as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Pete Sunkett posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.2 and WHIP 1.431 compared to 5.35 and 1.387 for Richard Lovelady. By the career numbers, Pete Sunkett had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.