Lou Schettler vs. Darryl Scott — Career Comparison

Lou Schettler 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. Lou Schettler posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.2 and WHIP 1.374 compared to 5.85 and 1.550 for Darryl Scott. By the career numbers, Lou Schettler had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.