Scott Baker vs. Syl Johnson — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Syl Johnson posted a stronger line than Scott Baker. Syl Johnson posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.06 vs 4.26) and home runs allowed (0.72 per nine innings vs 1.23). By the career numbers, Syl Johnson had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.