Marshall Scott vs. Jordan Walden — Career Comparison

Marshall Scott built a career as a starting pitcher and Jordan Walden as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Jordan Walden posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3 and WHIP 1.270 compared to 4.43 and 1.836 for Marshall Scott. By the career numbers, Jordan Walden had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.