Hank Johnson vs. George Scott — Career Comparison

Hank Johnson built a career as a starting pitcher and George Scott as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. George Scott posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.5 and WHIP 1.167 compared to 4.75 and 1.570 for Hank Johnson. By the career numbers, George Scott had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.