Bob Chesnes vs. Dick Scott — Career Comparison

Bob Chesnes built a career as a starting pitcher and Dick Scott as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Chesnes posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.66 and WHIP 1.495 compared to 5.14 and 1.667 for Dick Scott. By the career numbers, Bob Chesnes had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.