Scott Bailes vs. Scott Olsen — Career Comparison

Scott Olsen built a career as a starting pitcher and Scott Bailes as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Scott Olsen led in strikeout rate (K%+ 103 vs 70), run prevention (ERA+ 99 vs 73), and home run suppression (HR9+ 84 vs 61). Scott Bailes held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 101 vs 89). Role difference aside, Scott Olsen holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.