Dave Baldwin vs. Scott Erickson — Career Comparison

Scott Erickson built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Baldwin as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Baldwin led in strikeout rate (K%+ 117 vs 80), home run suppression (HR9+ 131 vs 111), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 100 vs 89). Role difference aside, Dave Baldwin holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.