Scott Chiamparino vs. Harry Ely — Career Comparison

Scott Chiamparino built a career as a starting pitcher and Harry Ely 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 7.71 and 3.000 for Harry Ely. By the career numbers, Scott Chiamparino had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.