Scott Davison vs. Bob Weiland — Career Comparison

Bob Weiland 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. Bob Weiland posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.24 and WHIP 1.494 compared to 8.1 and 1.650 for Scott Davison. By the career numbers, Bob Weiland had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.