Bud Podbielan vs. Darryl Scott — Career Comparison

Bud Podbielan 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. Bud Podbielan posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.49 and WHIP 1.463 compared to 5.85 and 1.550 for Darryl Scott. By the career numbers, Bud Podbielan had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.