Pete Sunkett vs. Cory Wade — Career Comparison

Pete Sunkett built a career as a starting pitcher and Cory Wade as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Cory Wade posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.65 and WHIP 1.159 compared to 5.2 and 1.431 for Pete Sunkett. By the career numbers, Cory Wade had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.