Jim Abbott vs. A. Jones — Career Comparison

Jim Abbott built a career as a starting pitcher and A. Jones as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. A. Jones posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 2 and WHIP 1.222 compared to 4.25 and 1.451 for Jim Abbott. By the career numbers, A. Jones had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.