David Sanders vs. Frank Stevens — Career Comparison

Frank Stevens 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. Frank Stevens posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.84 and WHIP 1.587 compared to 6.75 and 1.667 for David Sanders. By the career numbers, Frank Stevens had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.