Heath Murray vs. Pete Sunkett — Career Comparison

Pete Sunkett built a career as a starting pitcher and Heath Murray 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 6.41 and 1.954 for Heath Murray. By the career numbers, Pete Sunkett had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.