Scott Baker vs. James McDermott — Career Comparison

James McDermott 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. James McDermott posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 8.14 and WHIP 2.492 compared to 9.82 and 2.727 for Scott Baker. By the career numbers, James McDermott had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.