Scott Baker vs. Clarence Walters — Career Comparison

Clarence Walters 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. Clarence Walters posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 6.11 and WHIP 1.472 compared to 9.82 and 2.727 for Scott Baker. By the career numbers, Clarence Walters had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.