Scott Baker vs. Jesse Scholtens — Career Comparison

Jesse Scholtens 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. Jesse Scholtens posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.3 and WHIP 1.532 compared to 9.82 and 2.727 for Scott Baker. By the career numbers, Jesse Scholtens had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.