Travis Adams vs. Chris Batton — Career Comparison

Chris Batton built a career as a starting pitcher and Travis Adams as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Travis Adams posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 7.49 and WHIP 1.663 compared to 9 and 2.000 for Chris Batton. By the career numbers, Travis Adams had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.