Scott Baker vs. Barney Morris — Career Comparison

Barney Morris 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. Barney Morris posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.68 and WHIP 1.309 compared to 9.82 and 2.727 for Scott Baker. By the career numbers, Barney Morris had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.