David Sanders vs. Patrick Sandoval — Career Comparison

Patrick Sandoval built a career as a starting pitcher and David Sanders as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Patrick Sandoval posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.01 and WHIP 1.399 compared to 6.75 and 1.667 for David Sanders. By the career numbers, Patrick Sandoval had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.