Tom Poholsky vs. Manny Sarmiento — Career Comparison

Tom Poholsky built a career as a starting pitcher and Manny Sarmiento as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Manny Sarmiento posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.49 and WHIP 1.291 compared to 3.93 and 1.324 for Tom Poholsky. By the career numbers, Manny Sarmiento had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.