Patrick Sandoval vs. Jim Stump — Career Comparison

Patrick Sandoval built a career as a starting pitcher and Jim Stump as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jim Stump posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.19 and WHIP 1.419 compared to 4.01 and 1.399 for Patrick Sandoval. By the career numbers, Jim Stump had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.