Mike Loynd vs. Eduardo Sanchez — Career Comparison

Mike Loynd built a career as a starting pitcher and Eduardo Sanchez as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Eduardo Sanchez posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.68 and WHIP 1.325 compared to 5.82 and 1.698 for Mike Loynd. By the career numbers, Eduardo Sanchez had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.