Scott Elarton vs. Marc Wilkins — Career Comparison

Scott Elarton built a career as a starting pitcher and Marc Wilkins as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Marc Wilkins led in home run suppression (HR9+ 161 vs 66), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 102 vs 78), and run prevention (ERA+ 106 vs 85). Scott Elarton held the edge in walk avoidance (BB%+ 90 vs 89). Role difference aside, Marc Wilkins holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.