Tavo Alvarez vs. Scott Dunn — Career Comparison

Tavo Alvarez built a career as a starting pitcher and Scott Dunn as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tavo Alvarez posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.4 and WHIP 1.577 compared to 10.97 and 2.719 for Scott Dunn. By the career numbers, Tavo Alvarez had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.