Scott Rice vs. Alex Sanabia — Career Comparison

Alex Sanabia built a career as a starting pitcher and Scott Rice as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Alex Sanabia posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.15 and WHIP 1.478 compared to 4.18 and 1.562 for Scott Rice. By the career numbers, Alex Sanabia had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.