Scott Forster vs. Laymon Ramsey — Career Comparison

Laymon Ramsey built a career as a starting pitcher and Scott Forster as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Laymon Ramsey posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.96 and WHIP 1.653 compared to 7.88 and 1.688 for Scott Forster. By the career numbers, Laymon Ramsey had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.