Gene Bearden vs. Rob Scahill — Career Comparison

Gene Bearden built a career as a starting pitcher and Rob Scahill as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Rob Scahill posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.85 and WHIP 1.523 compared to 3.96 and 1.555 for Gene Bearden. By the career numbers, Rob Scahill had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.