Scott Dunn vs. James Parr — Career Comparison

James Parr 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. James Parr posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.2 and WHIP 1.651 compared to 10.97 and 2.719 for Scott Dunn. By the career numbers, James Parr had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.