Steve Bechler vs. Death Valley Scott — Career Comparison

Death Valley Scott built a career as a starting pitcher and Steve Bechler as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Death Valley Scott posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 9.45 and WHIP 2.175 compared to 13.5 and 2.143 for Steve Bechler. By the career numbers, Death Valley Scott had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.