Brandon Pfaadt vs. Ted Sadowski — Career Comparison

Brandon Pfaadt built a career as a starting pitcher and Ted Sadowski as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brandon Pfaadt posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.13 and WHIP 1.316 compared to 5.76 and 1.625 for Ted Sadowski. By the career numbers, Brandon Pfaadt had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.