Andrew Chafin vs. Scott Mathieson — Career Comparison

Scott Mathieson built a career as a starting pitcher and Andrew Chafin as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Andrew Chafin posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.35 and WHIP 1.317 compared to 6.75 and 1.909 for Scott Mathieson. By the career numbers, Andrew Chafin had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.