George Blackburn vs. Tayler Scott — Career Comparison

Looking at the career totals, George Blackburn and Tayler Scott are fairly close on the surface numbers. George Blackburn posted stronger numbers in WHIP (1.394 vs 1.655) and home runs allowed (0.55 per nine innings vs 1.46). Tayler Scott had the advantage in ERA (5.51 vs 6.82). By the career numbers, George Blackburn 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.