Scott Service vs. Ed Whitson — Career Comparison

Ed Whitson built a career as a starting pitcher and Scott Service as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Scott Service led in strikeout rate (K%+ 128 vs 97), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 103 vs 87), and run prevention (ERA+ 96 vs 83). Role difference aside, Scott Service holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.