Scott McGregor vs. Henry Thielman — Career Comparison

Scott McGregor built a career as a starting pitcher and Henry Thielman as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Henry Thielman posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.37 and WHIP 1.374 compared to 3.99 and 1.303 for Scott McGregor. By the career numbers, Henry Thielman had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.