David Lee vs. Jack Scott — Career Comparison

Jack Scott built a career as a starting pitcher and David Lee as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jack Scott posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.85 and WHIP 1.357 compared to 4.37 and 1.665 for David Lee. By the career numbers, Jack Scott had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.