Mario Pedemonte vs. Scott Strickland — Career Comparison

Mario Pedemonte built a career as a starting pitcher and Scott Strickland as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Scott Strickland posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.38 and WHIP 1.384 compared to 8.49 and 2.028 for Mario Pedemonte. By the career numbers, Scott Strickland had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.