Edward Paredes vs. Andy Sonnanstine — Career Comparison

Andy Sonnanstine built a career as a starting pitcher and Edward Paredes as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Edward Paredes posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.5 and WHIP 1.063 compared to 5.26 and 1.414 for Andy Sonnanstine. By the career numbers, Edward Paredes had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.