Scott Baker vs. Allen Watson — Career Comparison

Allen Watson 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. Allen Watson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.03 and WHIP 1.499 compared to 9.82 and 2.727 for Scott Baker. By the career numbers, Allen Watson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.