Scott McGregor vs. Bill Sowders — Career Comparison

Scott McGregor built a career as a starting pitcher and Bill Sowders as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bill Sowders posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.34 and WHIP 1.335 compared to 3.99 and 1.303 for Scott McGregor. By the career numbers, Bill Sowders had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.