Steve Baker vs. Justin James — Career Comparison

Steve Baker built a career as a starting pitcher and Justin James as a reliever — different jobs with different demands — but on the metrics that apply to both, a comparison is still worth making. Justin James posted stronger surface numbers — ERA 4.5 and WHIP 2.750 compared to 5.13 and 1.671 for Steve Baker. By the career numbers, Justin James had the better of this cross-role comparison — though era context would sharpen the verdict.