Jim Peterson vs. Ray Scarborough — Career Comparison

Ray Scarborough built a career as a starting pitcher and Jim Peterson as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Ray Scarborough posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.13 and WHIP 1.469 compared to 5.27 and 1.665 for Jim Peterson. By the career numbers, Ray Scarborough had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.