Jim Scott vs. Devin Williams — Career Comparison

Jim Scott built a career as a starting pitcher and Devin Williams as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jim Scott posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2.3 and WHIP 1.180 compared to 2.45 and 1.058 for Devin Williams. By the career numbers, Jim Scott had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.