Lowell Palmer vs. Andy Sonnanstine — Career Comparison

Andy Sonnanstine built a career as a starting pitcher and Lowell Palmer as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Andy Sonnanstine led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 172 vs 70), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 109 vs 82), and home run suppression (HR9+ 96 vs 80). Lowell Palmer held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 117 vs 101). Role difference aside, Andy Sonnanstine holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.