Ed Cassian vs. Scott Chiamparino — Career Comparison

Scott Chiamparino built a career as a starting pitcher and Ed Cassian as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Scott Chiamparino posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.27 and WHIP 1.359 compared to 4.45 and 1.802 for Ed Cassian. By the career numbers, Scott Chiamparino had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.