Roy Hitt vs. Frank Scanlan — Career Comparison

Roy Hitt built a career as a starting pitcher and Frank Scanlan as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Frank Scanlan posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 1.64 and WHIP 1.182 compared to 3.4 and 1.298 for Roy Hitt. By the career numbers, Frank Scanlan had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.