Jackie Brown vs. Scott Forster — Career Comparison

Jackie Brown built a career as a starting pitcher and Scott Forster as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jackie Brown posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.18 and WHIP 1.469 compared to 7.88 and 1.688 for Scott Forster. By the career numbers, Jackie Brown had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.