Scott Elarton vs. John Tener — Career Comparison

Scott Elarton built a career as a starting pitcher and John Tener as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Tener posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.33 and WHIP 1.495 compared to 5.29 and 1.444 for Scott Elarton. By the career numbers, John Tener had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.