Scott Chiamparino vs. Harry Child — Career Comparison

Scott Chiamparino built a career as a starting pitcher and Harry Child 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 6.3 and 1.500 for Harry Child. By the career numbers, Scott Chiamparino had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.