Ed Moyer vs. Manny Sarmiento — Career Comparison

Ed Moyer 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. Ed Moyer posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.24 and WHIP 1.400 compared to 3.49 and 1.291 for Manny Sarmiento. By the career numbers, Ed Moyer had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.