Jake Arrieta vs. Mickey Scott — Career Comparison

Jake Arrieta built a career as a starting pitcher and Mickey Scott as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mickey Scott led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 147 vs 89), run prevention (ERA+ 105 vs 87), and skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 91 vs 90). Jake Arrieta held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 91 vs 59). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Mickey Scott.