Scott McGregor vs. Brian Sackinsky — Career Comparison

Scott McGregor built a career as a starting pitcher and Brian Sackinsky as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Brian Sackinsky posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.86 and WHIP 1.929 compared to 3.99 and 1.303 for Scott McGregor. By the career numbers, Brian Sackinsky had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.