Scott Baker vs. Jay Spurgeon — Career Comparison

Jay Spurgeon 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. Jay Spurgeon posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6 and WHIP 1.708 compared to 9.82 and 2.727 for Scott Baker. By the career numbers, Jay Spurgeon had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.