Glenn Abbott vs. Darryl Scott — Career Comparison

Glenn Abbott built a career as a starting pitcher and Darryl Scott as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Glenn Abbott posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.39 and WHIP 1.388 compared to 5.85 and 1.550 for Darryl Scott. By the career numbers, Glenn Abbott had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.