Scott Dunn vs. Erik Johnson — Career Comparison

Erik Johnson built a career as a starting pitcher and Scott Dunn as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Erik Johnson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.28 and WHIP 1.632 compared to 10.97 and 2.719 for Scott Dunn. By the career numbers, Erik Johnson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.