Scott Chiamparino vs. Mike Davison — Career Comparison

Scott Chiamparino built a career as a starting pitcher and Mike Davison 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 6.39 and 1.947 for Mike Davison. By the career numbers, Scott Chiamparino had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.