Jose Mercedes vs. Scott Mullen — Career Comparison

Jose Mercedes built a career as a starting pitcher and Scott Mullen as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Scott Mullen posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.66 and WHIP 1.670 compared to 4.75 and 1.455 for Jose Mercedes. By the career numbers, Scott Mullen had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.