Steve McCatty vs. Manny Sarmiento — Career Comparison

Steve McCatty built a career as a starting pitcher and Manny Sarmiento as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Manny Sarmiento led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 116 vs 78), home run suppression (HR9+ 122 vs 89), and run prevention (ERA+ 127 vs 100). Role difference aside, Manny Sarmiento holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.