Jim Abbott vs. Owen White — Career Comparison

Jim Abbott built a career as a starting pitcher and Owen White as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Owen White posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 12.86 and WHIP 2.429 compared to 20.25 and 3.750 for Jim Abbott. By the career numbers, Owen White had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.