Scott Baker vs. Willie Mitchell — Career Comparison

Willie Mitchell 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. Willie Mitchell posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.88 and WHIP 1.268 compared to 9.82 and 2.727 for Scott Baker. By the career numbers, Willie Mitchell had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.