Jim Abbott vs. Bryce Montes de Oca — Career Comparison

Jim Abbott built a career as a starting pitcher and Bryce Montes de Oca as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bryce Montes de Oca posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 10.8 and WHIP 2.700 compared to 20.25 and 3.750 for Jim Abbott. By the career numbers, Bryce Montes de Oca had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.