Ted Lilly vs. Scott Snodgress — Career Comparison

Ted Lilly built a career as a starting pitcher and Scott Snodgress as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ted Lilly posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.14 and WHIP 1.273 compared to 15.43 and 5.143 for Scott Snodgress. By the career numbers, Ted Lilly had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.