Scott Baker vs. Jim Magnuson — Career Comparison

Jim Magnuson 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. Jim Magnuson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.59 and WHIP 1.529 compared to 9.82 and 2.727 for Scott Baker. By the career numbers, Jim Magnuson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.