Mark Littell vs. Marshall Scott — Career Comparison

Marshall Scott built a career as a starting pitcher and Mark Littell as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Mark Littell posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.32 and WHIP 1.440 compared to 4.43 and 1.836 for Marshall Scott. By the career numbers, Mark Littell had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.