Alpheus Deane vs. Darryl Scott — Career Comparison

Alpheus Deane built a career as a starting pitcher and Darryl Scott as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Darryl Scott posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.85 and WHIP 1.550 compared to 10.97 and 2.344 for Alpheus Deane. By the career numbers, Darryl Scott had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.