Scott Chiamparino vs. Angel Chivilli — Career Comparison

Scott Chiamparino built a career as a starting pitcher and Angel Chivilli 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 6.18 and 1.561 for Angel Chivilli. By the career numbers, Scott Chiamparino had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.