Tim Crabtree vs. Christian Scott — Career Comparison

Christian Scott built a career as a starting pitcher and Tim Crabtree as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Tim Crabtree posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.2 and WHIP 1.528 compared to 4.56 and 1.204 for Christian Scott. By the career numbers, Tim Crabtree had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.