Ramon Ortiz vs. Darryl Scott — Career Comparison

Ramon Ortiz built a career as a starting pitcher and Darryl Scott as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ramon Ortiz posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.95 and WHIP 1.449 compared to 5.85 and 1.550 for Darryl Scott. By the career numbers, Ramon Ortiz had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.