Pete Sunkett vs. Lou Trivino — Career Comparison

Pete Sunkett built a career as a starting pitcher and Lou Trivino as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Lou Trivino posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.87 and WHIP 1.375 compared to 5.2 and 1.431 for Pete Sunkett. By the career numbers, Lou Trivino had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.