Scott Fredrickson vs. Freddie Toliver — Career Comparison

Freddie Toliver built a career as a starting pitcher and Scott Fredrickson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Freddie Toliver posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.73 and WHIP 1.587 compared to 6.21 and 1.793 for Scott Fredrickson. By the career numbers, Freddie Toliver had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.