Scott Davison vs. Len Madden — Career Comparison

Len Madden built a career as a starting pitcher and Scott Davison as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Len Madden posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.92 and WHIP 2.027 compared to 8.1 and 1.650 for Scott Davison. By the career numbers, Len Madden had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.