Sean Nolin vs. Jose Paniagua — Career Comparison

Sean Nolin built a career as a starting pitcher and Jose Paniagua as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jose Paniagua posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.49 and WHIP 1.549 compared to 6.34 and 1.803 for Sean Nolin. By the career numbers, Jose Paniagua had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.