Scott McGregor vs. Tommy Toms — Career Comparison

Scott McGregor built a career as a starting pitcher and Tommy Toms as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Scott McGregor posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.99 and WHIP 1.303 compared to 5.4 and 2.014 for Tommy Toms. By the career numbers, Scott McGregor had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.