Scott Elarton vs. Bumpus Jones — Career Comparison

Scott Elarton built a career as a starting pitcher and Bumpus Jones as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Scott Elarton posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.29 and WHIP 1.444 compared to 7.99 and 1.896 for Bumpus Jones. By the career numbers, Scott Elarton had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.