Frank Brill vs. Johnnie Scroggins — Career Comparison

Johnnie Scroggins built a career as a starting pitcher and Frank Brill as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Frank Brill posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.5 and WHIP 1.689 compared to 10.5 and 2.000 for Johnnie Scroggins. By the career numbers, Frank Brill had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.