Scott Baker vs. Al Veigel — Career Comparison

Al Veigel 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. Al Veigel posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.75 and WHIP 3.000 compared to 9.82 and 2.727 for Scott Baker. By the career numbers, Al Veigel had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.