Scott Forster vs. Brian Rose — Career Comparison

Brian Rose 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. Brian Rose posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.86 and WHIP 1.593 compared to 7.88 and 1.688 for Scott Forster. By the career numbers, Brian Rose had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.