Bob Miller vs. Pete Sunkett — Career Comparison

Pete Sunkett built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Miller as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Miller posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.29 and WHIP 1.429 compared to 5.2 and 1.431 for Pete Sunkett. By the career numbers, Bob Miller had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.