Bob Alexander vs. Shane Baz — Career Comparison

Shane Baz built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Alexander as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Shane Baz posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.25 and WHIP 1.227 compared to 10.64 and 2.455 for Bob Alexander. By the career numbers, Shane Baz had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.