Harry Baumgartner vs. Troy Scribner — Career Comparison

Troy Scribner built a career as a starting pitcher and Harry Baumgartner as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Harry Baumgartner posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4 and WHIP 1.333 compared to 4.28 and 1.354 for Troy Scribner. By the career numbers, Harry Baumgartner had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.