Joel Payamps vs. Andy Sonnanstine — Career Comparison

Andy Sonnanstine built a career as a starting pitcher and Joel Payamps 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 141), strikeout rate (K%+ 101 vs 91), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 109 vs 104). Joel Payamps held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 134 vs 90). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Andy Sonnanstine.