Carl Sitton vs. Walter Wilson — Career Comparison

Carl Sitton built a career as a starting pitcher and Walter Wilson 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 4.61 and 1.578 for Walter Wilson. By the career numbers, Carl Sitton had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.