Scott Forster vs. Chris Tillman — Career Comparison

Chris Tillman 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. Chris Tillman posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.57 and WHIP 1.384 compared to 7.88 and 1.688 for Scott Forster. By the career numbers, Chris Tillman had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.