Patrick Sandoval vs. Elmer Singleton — Career Comparison

Patrick Sandoval built a career as a starting pitcher and Elmer Singleton 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 4.83 and 1.437 for Elmer Singleton. By the career numbers, Patrick Sandoval had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.