Dave Ferriss vs. Dick Scott — Career Comparison

Dave Ferriss built a career as a starting pitcher and Dick Scott as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Ferriss posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.64 and WHIP 1.395 compared to 5.14 and 1.667 for Dick Scott. By the career numbers, Dave Ferriss had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.