Scott Baker vs. Matt Wisler — Career Comparison

Matt Wisler 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. Matt Wisler posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.59 and WHIP 1.334 compared to 9.82 and 2.727 for Scott Baker. By the career numbers, Matt Wisler had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.