Scott Rice vs. Mel Stottlemyre Jr. — Career Comparison

On the career pitching numbers, Scott Rice posted a stronger line than Mel Stottlemyre Jr.. Scott Rice posted stronger numbers in ERA (4.18 vs 4.88) and home runs allowed (0.28 per nine innings vs 0.86). By the career numbers, Scott Rice had the better of this comparison — though ERA and WHIP alone don't account for era, park factors, or the defenses each pitcher worked behind.