Scott Baker vs. Tarik Skubal — Career Comparison

Tarik Skubal 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. Tarik Skubal posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.08 and WHIP 1.025 compared to 9.82 and 2.727 for Scott Baker. By the career numbers, Tarik Skubal had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.