Scott Baker vs. Mike Wegener — Career Comparison

Mike Wegener 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. Mike Wegener posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.73 and WHIP 1.522 compared to 9.82 and 2.727 for Scott Baker. By the career numbers, Mike Wegener had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.