Jim Abbott vs. Dave Wright — Career Comparison

Jim Abbott built a career as a starting pitcher and Dave Wright as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Dave Wright posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 18 and WHIP 2.889 compared to 20.25 and 3.750 for Jim Abbott. By the career numbers, Dave Wright had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.