Carl Sitton vs. Albert Walker — Career Comparison

Carl Sitton built a career as a starting pitcher and Albert Walker as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Carl Sitton posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.88 and WHIP 1.320 compared to 3.29 and 1.244 for Albert Walker. By the career numbers, Carl Sitton had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.