Bryan Baker vs. James Paxton — Career Comparison

James Paxton 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. James Paxton led in skill-based run prevention (DICE+ 136 vs 117), run prevention (ERA+ 120 vs 107), and strikeout rate (K%+ 123 vs 116). Role difference aside, James Paxton holds a clear edge on every meaningful shared measure.