Scott Baker vs. Brian McNichol — Career Comparison

Brian McNichol 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. Brian McNichol posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.75 and WHIP 2.063 compared to 9.82 and 2.727 for Scott Baker. By the career numbers, Brian McNichol had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.