Scott Chiamparino vs. Al Clauss — Career Comparison

Scott Chiamparino built a career as a starting pitcher and Al Clauss 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 4.73 and 1.725 for Al Clauss. By the career numbers, Scott Chiamparino had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.