Togie Pittinger vs. Scott Service — Career Comparison

Togie Pittinger built a career as a starting pitcher and Scott Service as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Togie Pittinger posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.1 and WHIP 1.348 compared to 4.99 and 1.549 for Scott Service. By the career numbers, Togie Pittinger had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.