Scott Davison vs. Rick Reuschel — Career Comparison

Rick Reuschel 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. Rick Reuschel posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.37 and WHIP 1.308 compared to 8.1 and 1.650 for Scott Davison. By the career numbers, Rick Reuschel had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.