Kevin Appier vs. Bob Botz — Career Comparison

Kevin Appier built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Botz as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Botz posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.43 and WHIP 1.302 compared to 3.74 and 1.314 for Kevin Appier. By the career numbers, Bob Botz had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.