Jim Abbott vs. Chris Britton — Career Comparison

Jim Abbott built a career as a starting pitcher and Chris Britton as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Chris Britton posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.83 and WHIP 1.332 compared to 4.25 and 1.451 for Jim Abbott. By the career numbers, Chris Britton had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.