Jim Abbott vs. Aaron Fultz — Career Comparison

Jim Abbott built a career as a starting pitcher and Aaron Fultz as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Aaron Fultz posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.26 and WHIP 1.420 compared to 20.25 and 3.750 for Jim Abbott. By the career numbers, Aaron Fultz had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.