Scott Baker vs. Pat McLaughlin — Career Comparison

Pat McLaughlin 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. Pat McLaughlin posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.88 and WHIP 1.755 compared to 9.82 and 2.727 for Scott Baker. By the career numbers, Pat McLaughlin had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.