Troy Scribner vs. John Slagle — Career Comparison

Troy Scribner built a career as a starting pitcher and John Slagle as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. John Slagle posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 0 and WHIP 3.000 compared to 4.28 and 1.354 for Troy Scribner. By the career numbers, John Slagle had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.