Ben Cantwell vs. Scott Forster — Career Comparison

Ben Cantwell 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. Ben Cantwell posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.91 and WHIP 1.318 compared to 7.88 and 1.688 for Scott Forster. By the career numbers, Ben Cantwell had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.