Bryan Baker vs. Chuck James — Career Comparison

Chuck James built a career as a starting pitcher and Bryan Baker as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Bryan Baker led in home run suppression (HR9+ 147 vs 68), skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 117 vs 86), and walk avoidance (BB%+ 110 vs 93). Chuck James held the edge in run prevention (ERA+ 115 vs 107). Role difference aside, Bryan Baker holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.