John Landers vs. Marshall Scott — Career Comparison

Marshall Scott built a career as a starting pitcher and John Landers as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Landers posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 0 and WHIP 0.833 compared to 4.43 and 1.836 for Marshall Scott. By the career numbers, John Landers had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.