Scott Rice vs. Glenn Spencer — Career Comparison

Glenn Spencer built a career as a starting pitcher and Scott Rice as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Scott Rice posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.18 and WHIP 1.562 compared to 4.53 and 1.478 for Glenn Spencer. By the career numbers, Scott Rice had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.