David Hess vs. Mac Scarce — Career Comparison

David Hess built a career as a starting pitcher and Mac Scarce as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mac Scarce posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.69 and WHIP 1.583 compared to 6.25 and 1.545 for David Hess. By the career numbers, Mac Scarce had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.