Henderson Alvarez vs. Bob James — Career Comparison

Henderson Alvarez built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob James as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Henderson Alvarez led in home run suppression (HR9+ 238 vs 113), walk avoidance (BB%+ 130 vs 118), and run prevention (ERA+ 111 vs 111). Bob James held the edge in strikeout rate (K%+ 121 vs 66). Keeping the role difference in mind, the edge still goes to Henderson Alvarez.