Scott Baker vs. Alex Newkirk — Career Comparison

Alex Newkirk 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. Alex Newkirk posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.38 and WHIP 1.602 compared to 9.82 and 2.727 for Scott Baker. By the career numbers, Alex Newkirk had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.