Sean O'Sullivan vs. Rod Scurry — Career Comparison

Sean O'Sullivan built a career as a starting pitcher and Rod Scurry as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Rod Scurry posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.24 and WHIP 1.491 compared to 6.01 and 1.616 for Sean O'Sullivan. By the career numbers, Rod Scurry had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.