Robert Prior vs. Darryl Scott — Career Comparison

Robert Prior 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. Darryl Scott posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 5.85 and WHIP 1.550 compared to 6.55 and 1.909 for Robert Prior. By the career numbers, Darryl Scott had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.