Eric Erickson vs. Darryl Scott — Career Comparison

Eric Erickson built a career as a starting pitcher and Darryl Scott as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Eric Erickson posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.85 and WHIP 1.440 compared to 5.85 and 1.550 for Darryl Scott. By the career numbers, Eric Erickson had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.