Bob Babcock vs. Harry Juul — Career Comparison

Harry Juul built a career as a starting pitcher and Bob Babcock as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bob Babcock posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 3.92 and WHIP 1.413 compared to 6.21 and 1.966 for Harry Juul. By the career numbers, Bob Babcock had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.