Scott Dunn vs. Brian Powell — Career Comparison

Brian Powell 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. Brian Powell posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.94 and WHIP 1.580 compared to 10.97 and 2.719 for Scott Dunn. By the career numbers, Brian Powell had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.