Roger Pavlik vs. Scott Sullivan — Career Comparison

Roger Pavlik built a career as a starting pitcher and Scott Sullivan as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Roger Pavlik led in strikeout rate (K%+ 116 vs 103), run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 100), and home run suppression (HR9+ 105 vs 95). Scott Sullivan held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 107 vs 86). Role difference aside, Roger Pavlik holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.