Joe Trimble vs. Sandy Ullrich — Career Comparison

Joe Trimble built a career as a starting pitcher and Sandy Ullrich as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Sandy Ullrich posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.04 and WHIP 1.604 compared to 7.48 and 1.846 for Joe Trimble. By the career numbers, Sandy Ullrich had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.