Scott Alexander vs. Jeff Ware — Career Comparison

Jeff Ware built a career as a starting pitcher and Scott Alexander as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Scott Alexander posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.36 and WHIP 1.367 compared to 7.47 and 1.966 for Jeff Ware. By the career numbers, Scott Alexander had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.