Scott McGregor vs. Bob Scanlan — Career Comparison

Scott McGregor built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Scanlan as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Scott McGregor led in walk avoidance (BB%+ 140 vs 116), run prevention (ERA+ 101 vs 98), and strikeout rate (K%+ 71 vs 68). Bob Scanlan held the edge in home run suppression (HR9+ 138 vs 85). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Scott McGregor.