William Parson vs. Mo Sanford — Career Comparison

Mo Sanford built a career as a starting pitcher and William Parson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mo Sanford posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.81 and WHIP 1.591 compared to 4.92 and 1.856 for William Parson. By the career numbers, Mo Sanford had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.