Scott Baker vs. Joe Lucey — Career Comparison

Joe Lucey built a career as a starting pitcher and Scott Baker as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Joe Lucey posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 9 and WHIP 2.909 compared to 9.82 and 2.727 for Scott Baker. By the career numbers, Joe Lucey had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.